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Major Overview for Forest Technology/Technician

Overview for Forest Technology/Technician

A program that prepares individuals to assist foresters in the management and production of forest resources. 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.

Careers for Forest Technology/Technician Majors

A major in Forest Technology/Technician is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Forest Technology/Technician

Top 2 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Forest Technology/Technician among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
 Salish Kootenai College
Pablo, MT
 4
(11.4%)
Open Admissions$10,329 
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA
 2
(0.0%)
Moderately Selective$24,940 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.


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