2-Year Program

Plattsburgh Campus

In the Environmental Conservation and Forestry Program, students engage in hands-on learning based on current industry standards relating to sustainable forestry techniques, heavy equipment operation, maple syrup production, horticulture and arboriculture. This program is designed to give students a better understanding of our natural resources as they train for a variety of outdoor careers. Applied learning is provided through project-based learning in our out-of-doors classroom. All students learn basic seed germination and propagation through our greenhouse operation. From ordering the bedding materials and seeds, to transplanting seedlings, followed by in-house sales, our students gain a working knowledge of the greenhouse industry. Students learn how to safely remove hazardous trees from the top down as they train with modern tree climbing equipment and techniques both on and off campus.

Program Highlights

• Chainsaw Safety & Operation
• Precision Tree Felling
• Forest Management
• Greenhouse Management
• Maple Syrup Production
• Arboriculture (Tree Climbing)