Forest Technology prepares you to become a professional Forest Technician doing hands-on field work as a steward of the forest.
Our Forest Technology AAS program gives you a solid foundation in forest operations and management and the hands-on experience employers expect. During your two years of study, you’ll gain practical, field-based training as you put key forestry concepts into action. You won’t just learn how forests work— you’ll learn by doing, using the same tools, techniques, and technologies you’ll rely on in your career.
In addition to exploring sawmilling, timber cruising, timber harvesting, and GIS/surveying, you’ll gain experience in silviculture, forest management, and forest production, as well as supporting fields including wildlife conservation and geospatial information technology.
The program is accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF).
Program Details
- Woodlot Management
- Timber Harvesting
- Field Surveying
- Silviculture
- Measurement & Mapping
- Forest Production Processes
- Consulting Forester
- Field Forester
- Forestry Technician
- Procurement Forester
- Log Buyer
- Forest Products Industry
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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Where the Learning Happens
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Questions? Let's get in touch.
Justin Waskiewicz
Faculty
Associate Professor of Forestry