This program is the most practical and field-oriented Forestry Technician program in Ontario. Students spend approximately 30 percent of the 47-week course outdoors in a diversity of landscapes including Algonquin Park, the Petawawa Research Forest, County forests, Crown lands, and private woodlots.

This program provides students with the basic knowledge, technical skills, and entrepreneurial expertise to participate in the management of natural resources for timber and non-timber values by the forest industry, sustainable forest licence holders, private landowners, and ministries. Emphasizing safety and professionalism, students collect a variety of forest resources data, compile and analyze the data, and make recommendations for its use. Students gain a working knowledge of the practices and procedures to support various resource operations and obtain experience in the planning, execution, and monitoring of forest, environment, ecosystem, and wildlife management activities.

Students obtain a minimum of eight industry/government recognized certificates or licences including SP100 Forest Fire Fighter, OMNR Tree Marking, OMNR Land Use, Professional Chainsaw Operation, Bear Awareness, and Night Navigation.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

• Want an active, outdoor, hands-on learning environment.
• Want to be trained in how to protect, sustain, or enhance our natural environment and forest ecosystem.
• Want to be well-prepared for a variety of forestry careers.