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Division of Forestry and Natural Resources
Location: Bangkok & Trat Province, Thailand
Dates: July 12 - 23, 2008
Program Status: No longer accepting applications

This course is designed to assist in producing comprehensive and competitive forestry professionals for the 21st century. The program focuses on the trend towards globalization of forestry, employment opportunities in the international forestry arena, and the unparalleled potential for professional and personal growth. Students are provided with experiential learning opportunities of global approaches to forest management under different economic and political conditions.

Students will travel to Thailand and learn about forestry management issues, as well as the historical, political, and social context of the country’s forestry sector.

Program Directors

• Professor Kathryn Arano, Division of Forestry and Natural Resources, Davis College

Course Information

• FOR 493: Forestry Tour of Thailand, 3 credits
• Syllabus & Itinerary

Cost: $1,945

• Price includes: WVU credits, international flight, housing, some meals, excursions, international health insurance
• Not included: passport fees, personal expenses

Program Resources

• Program Application
• Acceptance Packet - April 1, 2008
• Pre-Departure Orientation - Registration Form
• Pre-Departure Guide

Travel Resources

• U.S. Passport Application Instructions
• WVU International Travel Clinic
• Consular Information Sheet for Thailand - U.S. State Department
• Embassy of Thailand in the United States
• Health Information for Travelers to Country - U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC)