College Diploma in Forestry Technician

Algonquin College

The two-year Forestry Technician Ontario College Diploma program, delivered in a compressed format over 45 weeks, is the most hands-on and field-oriented program of its kind in Ontario. It prepares students in the implementation and influence of best practices of good forest management in an ecological, environmental and social context. Students interact with forest industry, sustainable forest license holders, private woodlot owners and government organizations at all levels.Gain experience in the planning, execution and monitoring of forest, environment, ecosystem and wildlife management activities.Spend approximately one-third of class time outdoors, exploring a variety of landscapes such as forests, parks and private woodlots. Practise collecting, compiling and analyzing forest resource data while learning to make recommendations for its use.