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Major Overview for Forest Technology/Technician

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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.

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Colleges Offering a Major in Forest Technology/Technician

Top 2 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Forest Technology/Technician among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA
5
(0.1%)
Moderately Selective$21,752
Salish Kootenai College
Pablo, MT
2
(7.4%)
Open Admissions$7,719
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.