College of Natural Resources and Environment

　　The College of Natural Resources and Environment at Northwest A&F University was established in July 2000 through the merger of four university departments and research institutes. The origin of the College of Natural Resources and Environment dates back to 1930’s with the founding of the Northwest Advanced Technical College of Agriculture and Forestry with the efforts of generations, undergraduate and postgraduate education within the college developed steadily. Currently the college has students at three academic levels: undergraduate, Master, and Ph.D, plus post-doctorates. A complete, multi-disciplinary educational system has been established. In recent years, the College of Natural Resources and Environment are focusing on personnel training, subject construction, technology innovation and promotion, as well as expanding international cooperation and exchanges. Up to date, the college has 165 faculty members and staffs, 1526 undergraduate students and 719 graduate students. The College of Natural Resources and Environment is very active in international cooperation and exchange. Most of the faculties have research experiences in advanced institutions abroad, including USA, Canada, Germany, UK, Austria，etc. Several international researchcollaboration have been set up between the college and universities or and institutes.Every year More than 50 foreign scholars visit the College of Resources and Environment for academic exchanges and scientific cooperation.