Welcome to the Forest Technology Program. This is an intensive program designed to prepare learners for a career in forestry and natural resource management as a forestry technician. Forestry technicians work in the field to help to manage our nation’s forests conducting forest inventory, timber cruising, insect and disease surveys, timber sale administration, reforestation, and forest fire fighting. Learners can obtain their wild fire fighting certification that allows them to become a member of an interagency firefighting team. Instruction includes cutting edge technology in GPS and Geographic Information Systems.
Reforestation is an important part of forest management. Course of study includes methods of tree planting, site preparation, and release
Individualized instruction and assistance is a program corner stone in helping learners adjust to th
Field trips help connect class instruction to “real world” applications
This program is designed as a “career ladder” to professional programs and continuing education.
