Forestry, Associate of Science | Umpqua Community College

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: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

Manual tools and approved herbicides — apply independently to thin stands and suppress invasive undergrowth across multiple forest units.
Seasonal conservation workers — assist in orienting and guiding crew members during tree seedling planting and recreational facility maintenance tasks.
Resource utilization and accident prevention regulations — explain requirements accurately to visitors and contractors during routine park or forest patrols.
Patrol schedules and incident reports — manage independently across assigned zones, documenting resource damage, violations, and wildlife activity.
GIS and digital mapping systems — compile and update forest tract data from field surveys, producing draft maps for supervisor review.
Fire suppression support activities — coordinate assigned crew roles during initial attack operations following established incident command protocols.
Analytical or scientific software — enter and interpret vegetation density, growth, and treatment data to support district resource assessments.
Time management across concurrent projects — balance patrol duties, treatment schedules, and reporting deadlines with limited supervisory oversight.
Public inquiries about conservation programs — respond clearly and professionally using knowledge of local ecology, regulations, and agency policy.
CAD and presentation software — prepare basic visual aids and maps to support team briefings on treatment plans and project outcomes.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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