Forest Technology prepares you to perform as professional and business owners in tree and landscape planning, planting, and maintenance.
The Forest Technology AAS program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of forestry related positions, both in government agencies and private forestry companies. During their two years of study, students will be exposed to the major concepts of forest operations and management. In addition, students will obtain practical experience and rigorous training through actual applications of these concepts in the field. Practical course work includes saw milling, timber cruising, timber harvesting, and GIS/surveying. Students gain further experience in silviculture, forest management, and forest production, as well as supporting fields including wildlife conservation and geospatial information technology.
The educational program in Forest Technology is accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF).
Program Details
Forestry Tech Associate's 60 Credits
- Timber Harvesting
- Field Surveying
- Mensuration I + II
- Silviculture
- Woodlot Management
- Intro to GIS
- Consulting Forester
- Field Forester
- Forestry Technician
- Procurement Forester
- Log Buyer
- Forest Products Industry
The Forest Technology, A.A.S. Program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of forestry related positions, both in government agencies and private forestry companies. During their two years of study, students will be exposed to the major concepts of forest operations and management. In addition, students will obtain practical experience and rigorous training through actual applications of these concepts in the field. Practical course work includes saw milling, timber cruising, timber harvesting, and surveying. Students gain further experience in silviculture, forest management, and forest production, as well as supporting fields including wildlife conservation and geospatial information technology.
The educational program in Forest Technology is accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF).
At the end of the program students will be able to:
- Identify the ecological and biophysical characteristics of forests.
- Measure and map land and forest resources and watersheds.
- Demonstrate forestry field skills and practices using forestry-related technology and equipment.
- Collect and interpret forest inventory and natural resources data, both spatially and nonspatially.
- Explain the biophysical and socio-political contexts in which forestry is practiced.
- Systematically gather data, synthesize information, and test hypotheses related to forest science to develop woodlot management strategies.
- Communicate and conduct oneself in a professional manner.
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ENG 101 |
Effective College Writing I |
3 |
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FOR 101 |
Intro to Forestry |
3 |
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FOR 110 |
Dendrology |
3 |
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FYS 101 |
First Year Seminar |
3 |
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MAT 125 |
Algebra |
3 |
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ENG 102 |
Effective College Writing II |
3 |
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GIS 201 |
Intro to GIS |
3 |
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Forestry Cluster |
3 |
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Humanities |
3 |
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Social Sciences |
3 |
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FOR 206 |
Forest Product Process |
2 |
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FOR 240 |
Forest Mensuration I |
2 |
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SRV 201 |
Field Surveying I |
2 |
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FOR 231 |
Forest Health |
3 |
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FOR 235 |
Timber Harvest |
4 |
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FOR 241 |
Forest Mensuration II |
4 |
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FOR 260 |
Silviculture |
3 |
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FOR 280 |
Woodlot Management |
3 |
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GIS 255 |
Measures & Mapping |
3 |
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Forestry Cluster |
3 |
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Elective |
1-3 |
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AAS Forest Technology
*Graduation rate by program is based on initial enrollment and does not include students who may have switched to a related major at Paul Smith’s College.
2023- 50%
2024- 33.3%
Forest Technology
Questions? Let's get in touch.
Justin Waskiewicz
Faculty
Associate Professor of Forestry