College of Natural Resources, UC Berkeley

Green Career Fair

The Green Career Fair and Symposium - The annual Green Career Fair is just around the corner and this year is going to be better than ever! MORE »

Breakthroughs Fall 11

A special Fall 2011 Breakthroughs issue on diversified farming systems helps define this emerging area with a feature story and several related items. Read How to Feed the World: Start Small

U.S. Farm Bill

Join us April 5, 2012 for a panel discussion with Michael Pollan, Karen Ross, Ken Cook, Patricia Crawford, and Gordon Rausser on what's at stake in the upcoming Farm Bill.
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Alumni Spotlight

Arnell J. Hinkle graduated from CNR in 1988 with a degree in Nutritional and Clinical Dietetics. Since then she founded her own nonprofit organization: CANFIT. Read more about Hinkle's story in BREAKTHROUGHS »

Commencement 2012

Graduating? CNR 2012 commencement will be held on Monday, May 14th, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm at the Hearst Greek Theater! Registration for commencement will open in Spring 2012 semester. MORE »

What's New


Yosemite's alpine chipmunks threatened by climate change

A new study shows that climate change is threatening the genetic makeup of Yosemite's high elevation-dwelling alpine chipmunk.

Gulf Spill Spurs Student's Restoration Research

Grad student Thomas Azwell is helping to restore the Gulf's blackened marshes with a project that could also aid threatened ecosystems nationwide.

Study: Western Bluebirds Provide Pest Control

New research suggests that setting up bluebird nest boxes in vineyards can help control insect pests, and may be a boon to home gardeners, too.

Video Spotlight


A CNR doctoral student is developing new technology to clean up oil spills.

Posted on 2-09-2012 4:35 pm

Gulf Spill Spurs Student's Restoration Resarch