The Natural Resources System curriculum is designed to provide the practice and academic skills essential for success in Natural Resource Management.

Students will gain an understanding of the principles and develop competencies and technical skills in the production, utilization and conservation of natural resources.  Students will also learn many technical and conservation skills.

Graduates qualify for positions in natural resources technician positions in a wide range of outdoor national venues.

Forest Management Technology:  A program that prepares individuals to manage and produce forest resources.  Potential course work includes instruction in woods and field skills, tree identification, timber measurement, logging and timber harvesting, forest propagation and regeneration, forest fire-fighting, resource management, equipment operation and maintenance, record-keeping, sales and purchasing, operations and personnel supervision.

Scheduling:  Beginning fall semester of 2013, students seeking the Forest Management Technology AAS degree cannot register for general education courses during day hours for the final year.  Day hours are from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.  FOR and FWL courses will largely be offered on a block scheduling system.  To prevent scheduling conflicts, students should register with their Forest Management Technology advisor.  Any scheduling conflicts must be corrected before the 10% point of the semester.