Focus on Forest Technology

student takes part in chemistry class

Students in SUNY Adirondack’s Forest Technology program take a year of general education classes, including botany, chemistry and math.

Program creates pathway for forest management

For students interested in a degree in Forest Technology, the math of starting an education at SUNY Adirondack makes sense.

The college has a “1 + 1” agreement with SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Students can start their education at SUNY Adirondack and seamlessly transfer to SUNY ESF to complete an Associate in Applied Science degree.

“The 1+1 SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry degree, with transfer after one year of study here to SUNY ESF, is a long-standing program that has been successfully used by students who know that SUNY ESF is their goal for a four-year degree,” said Roger Eagan, distinguished professor of biology. 

The Forest Technology program provides students with real-world experience through the careful combination of class curricula and field training.

“We provide the appropriate science and general education work that will allow them a good start in their study at SUNY ESF,” Eagan said.

First-year students of the program take courses in botany, chemistry, math, writing, English, economics and a variety of liberal arts electives.

Career options for Forest Technology graduates are diverse, including the growing need for professionally trained forest technicians among the many forestry agencies and wood-using industries who value forest management.

 

Did you know?

SUNY ESF is the oldest dedicated college of science and forestry in the country. Graduates of the college’s second year can join the prestigious Ranger School at the college's 2,800-acre James F. Dubuar Forest.

 

MEET OUR STUDENTS

“I decided that I wanted to work and spend a good deal of my time in the outdoors. For me, helping maintain trails and educating people on the importance of respecting our parks is a great path. What I like the most about the academic experience here at SUNY Adirondack is the small class sizes and hands-on environment. Having people always nearby willing to help out with certain projects or problems is a huge help in college.”— Bryan Kane, Forest Technology major, Queensbury
“This degree path made sense because it was the fastest way to qualify for the NYSDEC Forest Ranger Civil Service exam. The Ranger School programs also appealed to me personally, and I knew I could easily and cheaply fulfill my first year requirements at SUNY Adirondack. The college offers the prerequisite courses that most all programs require, and you will save so much money because it is close to home.” — Matthew Defayette, Forest Technology major, Lake George