Conservation Biology Concentration The Conservation Biology concentration is
oriented toward students who desire a greater exposure to
taxa, their habitats and their interrelationships
B.S. Environmental and Natural Resources Clemson
University
What is Conservation Biology?
Conservation biologists work in a variety of positions that range from conducting biological surveys to assess natural resources, to the development and implementation of environmentally sound natural resource management practices, to teaching the public about the value and importance of our natural resources.
Employment Outlook
The demand for professionals in conservation biology continues to increase. Graduates in the Environmental and Natural Resource major concentrating in conservation biology should find a wide range of employment opportunities available. Private sector employment is available in many companies conducting environmental impact or water quality assessments. Non-profit organizations such as the Audubon Society, Nature Conservancy, Sierra Club, Heritage Trust, and other Land Trusts, and both State and Federal agencies such as Parks Departments, Departments of Natural Resources, US National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, US Department of Defense, US Environmental Protection Agency, and others, employ conservation biology professionals. Positions with these agencies include resource management specialists, interpretative specialists, biotic survey managers, and rangers.