Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Cluster
Forestry & Heavy Equipment |
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This two-year program introduces the student to forestry science and safe operation of chainsaws and heavy equipment. First year students learn safe operation and maintenance of the program's chainsaws, backhoe/loader, bulldozer, tractor and dump truck. Forestry students will learn: identification of trees and forest pests, tree and lumber scaling, surveying, forest management, soil, and water and wildlife conservation. The second year builds on the skills and knowledge that students gain in the first year. These skills and knowledge will be used in community and class projects. These projects will focus on the development of students’ planning, supervision, and teamwork skills. Second year students will be introduced to forest management planning, arboriculture, basic welding, Commercial Drivers License (CDL) training, and timber harvesting. |
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For students in grades: |
11-12 |
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Credits: |
Three credits per year |
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Graduation Requirement: |
Science - A student who is enrolled in Forestry 2, the second year of the program will be able to earn 1 science credit toward graduation requirements. |
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Prerequisite: |
9th and 10th math and science with a 70 or above; or Instructor approval |
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Post High School Education: |
Forestry graduates have enrolled in University of Alaska, Castleton, University of Vermont, SUNY Cobleskill, University of Northwestern Ohio, and Paul Smiths College |
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Employment: |
Forestry graduates have been employed by Vt. Roofing, Monick Tree Service, J.A. Bradley, Scott Smith Trucking, Yankee Plant, Hallbrother Surveyor, Vt. Container, J.C. Mann, Jerome Construction, Matt Morse Excavating, WM Dailey’s, and R.K. Miles |
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Student Organizations: |
Students taking this program are eligible to participate in FFA contests and events. |
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Industry Recognized Certifications:
- Associated Contractors of America
- Soren Eriksson Game of Logging Chainsaw Safety Training Level 1-4 Certificates
- OSHA 10 hour safety training
- Commercial Drivers License (when applicable)
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Forestry & Heavy Equipment Students Study: |
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- Safety
- Hand & Power Tools
- Machine Maintenance
- Basic Heavy Equipment Mechanics
- Machine Operation
- Forest Surveying & Mapping
- Construction Staking & Layout
- Tree Identification
- Pest & Disease Identification & Prevention
- Fire Prevention
- Tree Physiology
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- Forest Management
- Land, Soil & Water Management
- Wildlife Identification & Management
- Welding
- Chainsaws
- Heavy Equipment
- Business Management, Sales & Marketing
- Leadership/FFA
- Urban Forestry
- Employability Skills
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