The opportunities for majors in Plant Science are as varied as they are limitless and the demand for graduates is steadily increasing. A specialization in Native Plant Conservation equips you to control invasive species in the field; conduct research on restoring native plants and implement a planting plan; propagate native plants; be a field ecologist for a city parks and recreation department or run a native plant nursery.
UF graduates are
Ecosystem restoration practitioners
Landscape architects and consultants
Entrepreneurs
Federal or state employees coordinating native plant reintroductions
Managers of native plant collections at a botanical garden
Growers and producers
Invasive plant managers
Nursery owners
Field ecologists
Environmental scientists
Restoration crew leaders and volunteer coordinators
Educators
Use your passion for nature and love of the outdoors to preserve, protect, and restore native plants.
