Forest Protection

Forest Resources Technology
Forest Protection
Short-term Certificate of Completion

Program Description:

The Forest Resources Technology-Forest Protection, Certificate of Completion is designed to train individuals on identification of forest disease and insects and the basic techniques used to protect forest from fire, disease, and insects. To earn this certificate, the student must complete 5 courses for a total of 15 credits. The courses include required courses for the AAS degree in Forest Resource Technology. These certificates will acknowledge student completion in an area of expertise and may be utilized for job opportunities and/or career advancement. 

FOREST PROTECTION
(15 Credits) (Three quarters to complete)
This certificate is designed to train individuals on identification of forest disease and insects and the basic techniques used to protect forests from fire, disease and insects.

FOR 110 Wildland Fire Science I - 2
FOR 210 Wildland Fire Science II - 2
FOR 202 Forest Entomology/Pathology - 3
FOR 203 Applied Forest Ecology - 3
FOR 205 Silviculture and Harvesting Processes - 5

Labor Market Information:

Regional Employment Projections from  OLMIS (Oregon Labor Market Information System) indicates a 2.5% increase for Forest and Conservation Technicians for Crook/Deschutes/Jefferson Counties from 2. The U.S. Department of Labor Statistics indicates a growth of 12% during 2006-2016.

The members of the Advisory Committee represented the Government: USDA Forest Service, Department of Interior BLM, and Oregon Department of Forestry; Academic: Oregon State University, Oregon State University Cascades, Oregon State University Extension; and the Private sector: Cascade Timberlands, Gilchrest Lumber, and Mason, Bruce, and Girard. The curriculum was developed to meet industry standards not only in the Central Oregon region but in the Northwest. Graduates are in demand locally as well as regionally.