Forestry Technology - Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Mont Alto

Forestry Technology from Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Mont Alto is a Campus Associate Forestry degree that prepares you for a Science career. Consider majoring in our Forestry Technology program if... You want to make a difference in your outdoor environment You are interested in field-oriented study You are interested in ecology, forests , and wildlife You want to work for the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry or for a tree care company Penn State Mont Alto was founded as the nation\\\'s first public forest academy and has a rich tradition of conservation and environmental awareness. At Mont Alto, the Forest Technology major isn\\\'t just about trees. It\\\'s about nature and science, environment and research, conservation and technology . Forest technicians are trained to perform fieldwork in forest management, tree care, and wildlife management. They conduct forest inventories, gather research data, mark timber, and supervise timber sales. The Forest Technology associate degree program can help you prepare for a career in forestry and natural resources management. You will gain classroom knowledge and field skills to build your career. Half of the Forest Technology class time is spent outdoors giving our students invaluable hands-on training! Careers for Forestry Technology program graduates Forest technicians are trained to perform fieldwork in forest management, tree care, and wildlife management. They conduct forest inventories, gather research data, mark timber, and supervise timber sales. They are employed as: Arborists Forest Technicians Foresters Land Surveyors Plant health care specialists Soil conservation technicians Urban foresters Utility foresters Wildland firefighters Forest technology students are involved with the Woodsmen Team, a coed University club sport, and the Forestry Club, a student chapter of the Society of American Foresters. View more details on Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Mont Alto . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Forestry courses.