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URBAN FORESTRY

Southern University and A & M College

Master's Degree

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Baton Rouge, Louisiana

    P.O. Box 9374, Harding Blvd, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70813

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementSpeakingMonitoringSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge

Public Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceLaw and GovernmentGeography

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningNear VisionFar VisionVisualization

Tasks

  • Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervi
  • Train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlin
  • Provide information about, and enforce, regulations, such as those concerning environmental protecti
  • Develop contracts related to operations.
  • Monitor environmental conditions such as temperature or humidity.
  • Operate and manage drone technology for aerial surveys and mapping, wildlife monitoring, and forest health assessments.
  • Write reports on forestry or conservation activities.

Technology

Map creation softwareData base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareInventory management softwareComputer aided design CAD software

Tools

Aerial bucket trucksAirboatsAll terrain vehicles ATVAltimetersAmphibious excavatorsAquatic weed harvestersAxesBackhoesBasal area factor BAF prismsBoatsBrush hooksBrush trucksBulldozersCalipersChain saws

Work Values

IndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRelationshipsSupportRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
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Match confidence: medium19-4071.00Forest and Conservation Technicianstitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

  • District-wide conservation and forest management strategy — develop and direct multi-year operational plans aligned with agency mandates and ecological sustainability goals.
  • Technician and crew development programs — design training curricula and mentorship pathways that build field competency across all seasonal and permanent staff.
  • Regulatory policy interpretation and implementation — translate new environmental protection and land-use legislation into enforceable field protocols adopted organization-wide.
  • Risk assessment frameworks for fire and resource protection — establish patrol prioritization models and early-warning systems used across multiple forest districts.
  • GIS and geospatial program leadership — oversee agency-wide digital mapping standards, data governance, and integration of emerging remote-sensing technologies.
  • Cross-agency and stakeholder engagement — lead collaborative resource planning with federal, state, tribal, and private partners to resolve complex land management conflicts.
  • Budget and personnel administration — manage district operating budgets, staffing allocations, and performance evaluations to optimize conservation program outcomes.
  • Strategic learning and adaptive management — institutionalize systematic review of treatment effectiveness data and redirect program resources based on evidence-based findings.
  • Public communication and policy advocacy — represent the agency at public hearings, legislative briefings, and professional conferences to advance conservation priorities.
  • Organizational systems evaluation — analyze workforce structures, technology adoption, and operational workflows, recommending and leading reforms that improve district-level efficiency and safety.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
81%
Placement Rate
81%