Forestry
The Reedley College Forestry and Natural Resources Program leading to the Associate of Science in Forestry degree is [provisionally] accredited by the Society of American Foresters. Our program prepares you for a career in Forestry and Natural Resources through a unique combination of hands-on classroom instruction and work experience. After completing one school year of preparatory classes, seasonal work experience is available with various forest and resource agencies, as well as private industry. The second year of study involves advanced training and a second season of full-time employment. While at Reedley College, students can complete courses in: Introduction to Forestry, Computers in Natural Resources, Dendrology, Wildland Firefighting, Wildlife, Surveying, Forest Measurements, Interpretation, Forest Recreation and Forest Products.
In addition to classes, students participate in extended field trips each year. The Reedley College Forestry Program has an agreement with the Sequoia Lake Conference of YMCA’s to manage their 800 acre forest. This allows our program to give students real experience and important technical skills necessary to succeed as a forester. Field trips consist of two days of activities including interpretive tours, guest speakers, a work day, and blocks of outdoor laboratory instruction.
An Associate degree and transfer program to state colleges and universities is available. Aside from the excellent education opportunities available at Reedley College, there are many co-curricular activities designed to expand leadership and organizational skills. You will want to be a part of our Forestry Club, Society of American Foresters Student Chapter, or Ag Ambassadors! Financial Aid and work study is available for students that qualify. For students coming from outside of the Fresno area, On-Campus Housing is available.
- Forestry (AS)
- Natural Resources (AS)
- Forest Surveying Technology (CA)
- Forestry and Natural Resources Training (CA)
- Forestry Technician Firefighting Emphasis (CA)
Sample Schedule: Forestry Degree
Fall Year 1 Natural Resources Career Prep Introduction to Field Studies GE: Math GE: Physical Education |
Spring Year 1 Computers in Natural Resources Forest Field Studies II GE: English GE: Physical Education |
Fall Year 2 Forest Measurements Advanced Field Studies I
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Spring Year 2 Introduction to Forest Surveying GE: American Government GE: Humanities/Arts |
Work Experience
All students are given an opportunity to gain valuable Work Experience during the summer. For the past 25 years, every student that wanted a job in Natural Resources has been placed. Students usually work from May-October then return to school for 9-week classes. During the summer, you will be registered for a work experience class and you will be visited by a Forestry instructor to see how your work is progressing.
REEDLEY COLLEGE FORESTRY AND NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT DATA |
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Number of Graduates Per Degree | % Employed in Forestry/Natural | Job Type/Title or | |||
Academic Year | Forestry A.S. | Natural Resources A.S. | Forestry/Natural Resources A.S. | Resources or continuing for B.S. Degree | University |
2017-2018 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 72 | wildland firefighter, restoration forester, logger, utility forestry, fire dispatch, recreation technician, scientific aide, Cal Poly Humboldt University, University of Idaho |
2018-2019 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 46 | wildland firefighter, urban firefighter, land stewardship associate, OHV technician, recreation technician, logger, Cal Poly Humboldt University |
2019-2020 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 63 | forestry aide, utility forestry, University of Idaho |
2020-2021 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 74 | wildland firefighter, assistant fire engine operator, forestry technician, forestry aide, recreation technician, scientific aide, wilderness ranger, Cal Poly Humboldt University, University of Idaho |
2021-2022 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 77 | wildland firefighter, animal packer, forestry technician, maintenance technician, tree trimmer, visitor use assistant, restoration technician, Cal Poly Humboldt University |