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Credentials for Forest and Conservation Technicians

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Certificate

Basic Forestry

South Arkansas College
Certification

Certified Forester

Society of American Foresters
$280 cost
Conduct forest resource assessments by reviewing existing maps, biological data, soils, site quality, and rare species information to characterize forest conditionsIdentify property boundaries using GPS, GIS, land surveying concepts, legal records, and map reading to determine the scope of the management areaDesign field data collection methods using forest inventory, statistical methodology, remote sensing, and stand delineation techniquesImplement field data collection procedures applying dendrology, mensuration, site quality assessment, invasive species identification, and geospatial technologiesAnalyze field data to assess forest conditions including stand dynamics, growth and yield modeling, forest health, and ecological interactionsIdentify and engage stakeholders using culturally appropriate communication methods to incorporate landowner and collaborator input into management planning
Bachelor's Degree

Climate Change Studies

University of Colorado Denver
Course

Dendrology

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Explain the binomial system of naming plantsIdentify major forestry species with and without a dichotomous key, based upon distinguishing featuresDescribe the differences among trees, shrubs, and vinesExplain the functions of the major parts of woody plants, including roots, trunks/stems, branches, and leavesDescribe the type of fruit of major forestry speciesIdentify common forest tree pests and diseases and methods of control
Diploma

Digital Agronomy

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
$4,320 cost
Diploma

Digital Agronomy

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson
$4,365 cost
Bachelor's Degree

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

University of Alabama
Bachelor's Degree

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Troy University
AL
Bachelor's Degree

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Bethany College (WV)
Bachelor's Degree

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Auburn University
AL
Bachelor's Degree

Environmental Science

Auburn University at Montgomery
AL
Bachelor's Degree

Environmental Science

University of West Florida
Associate's Degree

Environmental Science

Pikes Peak State College
Associate's Degree

Environmental Science

Clovis Community College (CA)
Master's Degree

Environmental Science

University of West Florida
Bachelor's Degree

Environmental Science

Auburn University at Montgomery
AL
Bachelor's Degree

Environmental Science

University of North Carolina Asheville
Bachelor's Degree

Environmental Science, BS

University of Alabama
AL
Master's Degree

Environmental Sciences

University of Colorado Denver
Bachelor's Degree

Environmental Sciences

Auburn University
AL
Master's Degree

Environmental Sciences

University of South Alabama
AL
Bachelor's Degree

Environmental Studies-Science

Emory & Henry University
Associate's Degree

FORESTRY

Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
Associate's Degree

FORESTRY

Coastal Alabama Community College
AL
Bachelor's Degree

FORESTRY

Alabama A&M University
Doctoral Research

FORESTRY & WILDLIFE SCIENCES

Auburn University
AL
Master's Degree

FORESTRY & WILDLIFE SCIENCES

Auburn University
AL
Course

Fish and Wildlife Management

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Describe safety procedures for hunting, boating, and using recreational vehiclesIdentify poisonous, venomous, and dangerous animal species in the state of AlabamaExamine the history and importance of fish and wildlife managementObtain and share information on state laws that protect fish and wildlifeDifferentiate among habitat needs of selected species native to AlabamaAssess the positive and negative effects of human activities on the environment, fish species, and wildlife species
Master's Degree

Forest Business & Investment — MS

Auburn University
AL
Master's Degree

Forest Business and Investment

Auburn University
AL
Associate's Degree

Forest Production & Processing, Other

Mountain Gateway Community College
Long Certificate

Forest Production & Processing, Other

Mountain Gateway Community College
Short-Term Certificate

Forest Technology

Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
Course

Forestry

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Identify potential hazards to individuals working in Alabama forestsDescribe historical events that have influenced forestry in Alabama and the United StatesDescribe the parts of a tree and their functionsIdentify common tree species of Alabama by their common and scientific namesCompare and contrast artificial and natural reforestation methodsObtain and share information on the importance of prescribed burning
Long Certificate

Forestry

Columbia College (CA)
Short-Term Certificate

Forestry

Mountain Gateway Community College
Bachelor's Degree

Forestry

Alabama A&M University
AL
Associate's Degree

Forestry

Columbia College (CA)
Diploma

Forestry And Ag Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald
$4,461 cost
Certificate

Forestry Technology

South Arkansas College
Associate's Degree

Forestry Technology

University of West Alabama
AL
Master's Degree

Forestry — MS

Auburn University
AL
Doctoral Degree

Forestry — PhD

Auburn University
AL
Certificate

Management & Restoration of Fire-Adapted Ecosystems

Columbia College (CA)
Associate's Degree

NATURAL RESOURCE TECHNOLOGIES

Pikes Peak State College
Long Certificate

Natural Resources

Columbia College (CA)
Associate's Degree

Natural Resources

Columbia College (CA)
Associate's Degree

Natural Resources Conservation

Mountain Gateway Community College
Short-Term Certificate

Natural Resources Technology

Pikes Peak State College
Certificate

Natural Resources Technology

Pikes Peak State College
Master's Degree

Natural Resources — MNR

Auburn University
AL
Master's Degree

Natural Resources — MS

Auburn University
AL
Master's Degree

Natural Resources/Conservation, General

Auburn University
AL
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

One Health

Auburn University
AL
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

One Health — Graduate Certificate

Auburn University
AL
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Restoration Ecology

Auburn University
AL
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Restoration Ecology — Graduate Certificate

Auburn University
AL
Certificate

River Ecology and Management

Columbia College (CA)
Bachelor's Degree

SUSTAINABLE BIOMATERIALS AND PACKAGING

Auburn University
AL
Bachelor's Degree

Sustainable Packaging

Auburn University
AL
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