1. Be knowledgeable of the woody plants of North
America with emphasis on identification characteristics,
natural range, growth characteristics and ecological
factors affecting growth.
2. Gain a knowledge of basic statistics applied to
forest measurements and sampling design, volume table
construction, timber cruising, growth prediction,
and technical report writing.
3. Develop an understanding of land-based renewable
resources including forests, rangeland, farmland,
outdoor recreation, and wildlife.
4. Evaluate the use of forest and other land resources
for recreation and wildlife uses, including site and
area land-use planning and specific management practices.
5. Study the local and regional forest ecosystems
and those environmental factors, such as light, temperature,
moisture, soils, affecting their structure.
6. Evaluate economic, political and social concepts
impacting sustainable development and the use of natural
resources.
7. Become familiar with site preparation, tree planting,
pruning timber, stand improvement practices and regeneration
harvest cuts to improve various forest cover types
for the benefit of forest landowners and persons that
use forest land for wildlife, recreation, water, forage,
and timber resources.
8. Develop an understanding of land-based renewable
resources including forest, rangeland, farmland, outdoor
recreation, and wildlife.
9. Learn technical approaches including principles
of map reading and surveying, computer applications,
and be able to review and interpret spatial data.
