Forestry TechnicianBy: Bailey Willis

College, post_secondary education Most employers require forestry technicians to have at least

an associate degree in forestry technology. However, since this is a competitive field, those with additional education, such as a bachelor’s degree, will have more opportunities available to them.

Programs in forestry and forestry technology are available at technical institutes and 2-year and 4-year colleges across the country. Programs focus on biology, botany, land surveying, resource management, wildlife conservation, and other related subjects. It generally takes 2 years to complete an associate degree and 4 years to earn a bachelor’s degree.

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Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12English/Language Arts

English/Language Arts I English/Language Arts II English/Language Arts III English/Language Arts IV

Math

Algebra I Geometry Algebra II or Other math course

Trigonometry or Other math course

Science

Earth or Environmental Science Biology Chemistry or Other

science coursePhysics or Other science course

Social Studies/Sciences

State History

CivicsU.S. History World History

Career & Technical Courses

Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Introduction to Natural Resources and the Environment

Advanced Natural Resources and Environmental Systems

Research in Natural Resources and Biotechnology

Internship in Natural Resources

What Career involves •Work on disease and insect control

and fire prevention •Plan and schedule tree cutting, and

supervise access road construction •Help prepare areas for tree planting,

and plant seedlings •Conduct research into the age and

health of forests •Exact duties depend on the employer

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bls.govPossible workplaces •Work for government agencies,

logging companies, and private corporations such as timber buyers

•Spend time outdoors in forests and indoors in offices

•Travel from site to sitebls.gov

Types of skills •Physically fit and strong •Hand-eye coordination •Communication skills •Analytical •An interest in forests

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Type of person enjoy Working outdoors in any weather Like Being physically active and on your feet

Like Working with plants Improving or managing the environment

Like Planning how work is to be carried out Keeping accurate records or reports Providing information Traveling around locally from place to place

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