1) Can non-Berkeley students attend the UC Forestry Summer Field Program?

Yes, UC students enrolled at another campus and students from other institutions can attend. Academic credit is automatically transferred among UC campuses. We are happy to help facilitate the transfer of credit to non-UC institutions.

2) Are scholarships and financial aid available?

All students can apply for aid for the academic costs of the Summer Field Program (tuition).

3) What does ESPM stand for?

ESPM is the abbreviation for the Department of Environmental Science Policy and Management in UC Berkeley’s College of Natural Resources.

4) Can I sign-up for individual courses in the ESPM 101 series?

Even though they are separate courses, you must enroll in all five courses (ESPM 101A-E) to attend the eight week Summer Field Program.

5) Can I opt out of the housing and meal program?

No, at this time there is no option to enroll non-residential students.

6) Can I bring my dog?

Given the demands of the program (often long days in the field), we can not accommodate pets. There are no exceptions.

7) Is there phone and internet service?

There are two public phones and one public internet link available for student use. Construction of a new instructional building with high speed internet access is currently underway and maybe completed before the end of the 2006 camp.

8) What is the nearest city to Camp?

Quincy, CA is the nearest small city and is about an eight mile drive to Camp. Reno, NV is the nearest large city at 100 miles away.

9) Who teaches these courses?

Members of the UC Berkeley faculty and professional forestry staff teach the ESPM 101A-E courses. See the course syllabi (available on the website) for details.

10) Are there any off-site field trips?

Yes, there are several field trips to other ecosystems in the Sierra Nevada. Last year, the class spent a day studying alpine meadows at Sagehen Creek Field Station near Truckee, CA, a day exploring the geology of Mt. Lassen National Park, and an overnight trip to visit several forest harvesting operations.