FOREST TECHNICIAN TECHNOLOGY
GREEN THUMBS
Ready to explore the great outdoors and make a career out of it?
Our Forest Technician Technology program, launched in 2019-2020, is your gateway to the dynamic world of forestry. Designed for sophomores, juniors, and seniors, this program offers an in-depth look at the forest industry and opens doors to exciting career opportunities.
Imagine diving into topics like tree biology, forest ecology, and silviculture, where you'll learn how to nurture and manage our forests. Get hands-on with skills in land and forest measurement, GPS, and GIS, and discover how to harness technology for conservation and management.
From the intricacies of forest ecosystems to the adventure of wild-land fire management, every lesson equips you with the knowledge and experience to thrive in this field.
And the career possibilities? They're as vast as the forests you'll explore. Whether you're interested in becoming a harvesting equipment operator, a forester, or pursuing another path in this essential industry, our program sets you up for success.
The great outdoors needs your help!
WE DO OUTDOOR STUFF
Outdoor laboratories, featuring tool and equipment
use and operation, and forest harvesting equipment
simulators provide practical hands-on experiences that
connect classroom learning.
Build skills and continue your education?
Articulation agreements are in place with University of Maine at Fort Kent.
In Demand
The forest industry provides steady employment and
varied reliable careers for thousands of workers throughout America.
Numerous career opportunities are available both in Maine and right here in the St. John Valley.
Forestry professionals enjoy a full range of careers managing forests and woodlots, harvesting wood, replanting trees and as arborists, equipment operators, managers/supervisors and small to large business owners.
Just a Sample
The majority of forest industry careers fall into one of four categories:
1. foresters and conservation scientists
2. forest and conservation technicians
3. forest and conservation workers
4. logging professionals, including equipment operators.
Ever think of doing this for a living?
Wood Cutter/Chopper
Logging Equipment Operator
Tree Nursery Worker/Manager
Wood Buyer/Purchasing Agent
Wildlife Biologist
Horticulture
Botonist
Environmental Engineer/Technician
Environmental Compliance Inspector
Park Worker/Manager
Tree Trimmer/Pruner
Forest Ranger
Fire Warden
Forest Firefighter
Log Grader/Scaler
