ESF Academic Catalog
Forest Technology (A.A.S.)
A degree in Forest Technology provides students with knowledge of the field practice of forest management, with a focus on forest measurements and inventory, timber harvesting practices, silvicultural and management-based decision making, geographical information systems, tool use and safety, and more. Students gain the ability to work and communicate effectively with professional and paraprofessional personnel, and an understanding of the physical, biological and quantitative aspects that form the basis of forestry. The educational program in forest technology, leading to the associate of applied science degree in forest technology, is accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF).
Students wishing to pursue a baccalaureate degree may wish to investigate programs in the Sustainable Resources Management Department; in particular the Forest Resource Management and Natural Resource Management degree options provide viable transfer pathways for Ranger School students. Students should consult with an advisor in the Undergraduate Admissions office as soon as possible.
The first year forest technology curriculum consists of general studies courses which may be taken at any accredited four-year, community, or technical college.
First Year Required Courses
| Course | Codes* | Credits |
| General Biology with lab | G | 4 |
| Science Course with lab (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) | G | 4 |
| English with a Focus on Writing (Two 3-credit courses) | G | 6 |
| Trigonometry or pre-calculus (1 course) | G | 3 |
| Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice | G | 3 |
| Total Maximum Transfer Credits | 20 |
Second Year Required Courses
| Course Number | Course | Codes * | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTC 200 | Dendrology | 3 | |
| FTC 202 | Intro To Surveying | 3 | |
| FTC 204 | Intro/Nat Res Measurements | 4 | |
| FTC 206 | Forest Ecology | 4 | |
| FTC 207 | Communications and Safety | 3 | |
| FTC 208 | Remote Sensing and GIS | 3 | |
| FTC 209 | Timber Harvesting | 2 | |
| FTC 211 | Silviculture | 3 | |
| FTC 213 | For Inventory Practicum | 2 | |
| FTC 214 | Leadership & Orgnztnl Perfrmnc | 2 | |
| FTC 217 | Wildland Firefighting & Ecol | 2 | |
| FTC 219 | Intro to Forest Recreation | 1 | |
| FTC 221 | Natural Resources Management | 3 | |
| FTC 225 | Timber Transportn&Utilization | 2 | |
| FTC 234 | Wildlife Conservation | 3 | |
| FTC 238 | Forest Insects and Disease | 3 | |
| FTC 239 | GIS Practicum | 1 |
Total Minimum Credits For Degree: 64