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NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

BE A STEWARD OF THE ENVIRONMENT

Natural Resource Management is a combination of Conservation Equipment Operation, Wildlife Management, and Forest Science (Introductory and Advanced). Through this varied curriculum, students learn skills that will help them take on careers and post-secondary training to keep our forest ecosystems in balance. 

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Land Use and Wildlife Conservation (2023-2024 - alternating years)

Students study the relationships between water quality, soil science, and wildlife conservation efforts. They learn how to operate heavy equipment, utilize GIS mapping software, and work closely with industry professionals to design and execute comprehensive projects for wildlife restoration and agricultural activities.

 

Forest Science (2024-2025 - alternating years)

Students learn how forest ecosystems play an essential role in the preservation of biodiversity, mitigate the effects of climate change, and learn how to manage forests as resources for the economies of today and future generations. Harvesting trees, skidding logs, operating a sawmill, producing maple syrup, and developing forest management plans are all cornerstones of the curriculum that encourages students to step beyond their comfort zones.

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GRADES 11-12  |  HALF OR FULL DAY  |  120 MINUTES OR 240 MINUTES DAILY

COURSE DETAILS

PREREQUISITES

  • 10 credits on transcript
     

  • Completion of a high school-level science class
     

  • Recommended (but not required): Environmental Science

CREDITS

(based on two semesters)

  • .5 science credit

  • .5 math credit

  • 2 elective credits

College credit offered through the following institutions: Paul Smith’s College, Vermont Technical College, Community College of Vermont, and University of Maine – Fort Kent at no cost to the student!

INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS

  • Game of Logging I & II
     

  • GIS Operator
     

  • Cornell Bird Lab Waterfowl Identification
     

  • OSHA 10
     

  • First Aid

PROFESSIONAL SKILL BUILDING

  • Timber Harvest Techniques
     

  • Maple Syrup Production
     

  • Wildlife Management
     

  • Sawmill Operation
     

  • Forest Science
     

  • Surveying
     

  • GIS Mapping
     

  • Fisheries Science
     

  • Land Use Assessment
     

  • Business Management
     

  • Chainsaw Maintenance
     

  • Heavy Equipment Operation

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