Urban Forestry | Oregon State University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementSpeakingMonitoringSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge

Public Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceLaw and GovernmentGeography

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningNear VisionFar VisionVisualization

Tasks

Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervi
Train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlin
Provide information about, and enforce, regulations, such as those concerning environmental protecti
Develop contracts related to operations.
Monitor environmental conditions such as temperature or humidity.
Operate and manage drone technology for aerial surveys and mapping, wildlife monitoring, and forest health assessments.
Write reports on forestry or conservation activities.

Technology

Map creation softwareData base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareInventory management softwareComputer aided design CAD software

Tools

Aerial bucket trucksAirboatsAll terrain vehicles ATVAltimetersAmphibious excavatorsAquatic weed harvestersAxesBackhoesBasal area factor BAF prismsBoatsBrush hooksBrush trucksBulldozersCalipersChain saws

Work Values

IndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRelationshipsSupportRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium19-4071.00	Forest and Conservation Technicians	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

Thinning and weed-control programs — plan, execute, and evaluate outcomes autonomously across large, ecologically diverse forest tracts.
Seasonal work crews — train, lead, and evaluate performance of forest and conservation workers in planting, fire response, and facility maintenance activities.
Regulatory compliance reviews — assess land use activities for adherence to environmental protection, fire safety, and resource law, issuing notices when warranted.
Multi-zone patrol operations — design and manage patrol strategies that efficiently cover extensive park or forest areas, adjusting for seasonal risk factors.
Digital mapping and GIS systems — produce accurate, publication-ready forest tract maps by integrating field survey data, aerial imagery, and agency databases.
Complex problem solving in the field — diagnose non-routine resource damage, pest outbreaks, or erosion events and implement evidence-based corrective actions.
Systems analysis of forest health indicators — synthesize biological, hydrological, and land-use data to identify trends and recommend management interventions.
Written technical reports — author detailed project assessments, environmental monitoring summaries, and regulatory findings for agency records and stakeholder distribution.
Interagency coordination — serve as a primary field contact with law enforcement, fire agencies, and tribal or private landowners on shared resource concerns.
Inventory and resource management software — administer equipment, chemical, and seed inventories at the district level, ensuring compliance with procurement standards.

Program Details

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Financial Aid

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