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Forestry

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)

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Forestry is designed to inform students about forestry management, woodlands conservation, and wood technology. Topics include safety, history, dendrology, silviculture practices, protection of forests, forestry equipment, forest products and marketing, tree measurement, and mapping.

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

  • Program Pathway to Agriculture, Food and Natural ResourcesFrom Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Detailed information about this program

Forestry is designed to inform students about forestry management, woodlands conservation, and wood technology. Topics include safety, history, dendrology, silviculture practices, protection of forests, forestry equipment, forest products and marketing, tree measurement, and mapping.

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Identify potential hazards to individuals working in Alabama forests
  • Describe historical events that have influenced forestry in Alabama and the United States
  • Describe the parts of a tree and their functions
  • Identify common tree species of Alabama by their common and scientific names
  • Compare and contrast artificial and natural reforestation methods
  • Obtain and share information on the importance of prescribed burning
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Forest and Conservation Technicians19-4071.00
  • Foresters19-1032.00
  • Forest and Conservation Workers45-4011.00
  • Logging Equipment Operators45-4022.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers45-1011.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Hand tools and basic chemical applicators — use under direct supervision to thin trees and control undergrowth on an assigned forest tract.
  • Tree seedling planting protocols — follow step-by-step instructions during seasonal planting activities on a conservation crew.
  • Forest and park patrol routes — complete assigned foot or vehicle patrols under supervisor guidance to monitor resource conditions.
  • Environmental protection regulations — read and recite key rules to members of the public under the direction of a senior technician.
  • Basic digital mapping software — enter field data into pre-configured map layers under supervision at a district field office.
  • Fire safety procedures — recognize hazardous conditions and report findings to a lead technician during routine patrol activities.
  • Field observation notes — record accurate written observations of wildlife, vegetation, and land conditions using standardized forms.
  • Inventory management software — log equipment and supply quantities into a database under the guidance of a resource manager.
  • Geographic features and terminology — identify terrain types, watershed boundaries, and vegetation zones on standard topographic maps.
  • Active listening skills — receive and clarify task instructions from supervisors and experienced crew members before beginning field assignments.

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