Forestry Programs

A.A.S Forest Technology Degree. This is the cornerstone of forestry at Allegany College of Maryland.  This curriculum meets the standards of Recognition for Forest Technology Education by the Society of American Foresters (SAF).  This recognition is distinctive.  ACM has the only SAF Recognized Forest Technology Program in the State of Maryland and ACM is the only SAF Recognized program within the tri-state area.   The degree is held in high regard- there are only about 20 SAF recognized programs in North America.   Graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Forest Technology.

Most Forestry students are enrolled in the Forest Technology Program.  ACM’s Forest Technology Program trains students for the position of Forest Technician.  A forest technician is a mid-management person trained to work with a graduate level professional Forester. A forest technician must be able to work alone, to make decisions, and to supervise work crews in the field.  The program is designed to allow students to gain employment after 4 semesters and an eight-week field program.

Student learning goals include:

• properly identifying various biological entities that would normally be encountered within the forest ecosystem.
• quantify the components of a field or forest
• understand the principles of forest and individual tree protection
• interpret and assess important components of a forested ecosystem as well as recommend appropriate management actions for that landscape
• understand the skills necessary to reach potential as a good leader/supervisor.
• demonstrate a talent for expressing scientific principles in audience appropriate language using a written format.

Job placement for graduates approaches 100%. Curriculum Objectives and Course List

Tree Care Certificate. This is a one-year Certificate Program designed for students that are interested in learning a trade and going to work as Tree Care Technicians.

This Certificate Program is designed with an internship, a Tree Climbing Course, and courses from the Forest Technology Degree.

Once a Tree Care Technician Certificate is earned, graduates enter the workforce and gain experience and continuing education to become a Maryland Licensed Tree Care Expert, Certified Arborist, and Pesticide/Herbicide Applicator.

Representatives of the tree care industry have expressed a desire to hire all Tree Care Technician Certificate earners.
Students with this Certificate can complete the A.A.S Forest Technology Degree with one additional year of Study. Curriculum Objective and Course List

A.S. Forest Transfer. This two year program requires you to take courses that may include chemistry, biology, calculus, economics, political sciences, English. Upon completion of this degree the student transfers to a larger University to continue education towards  B.S. Degree. (Student rarely enroll in this Degree Program as the Forest Technology Program has similar transfer results to selected Universities.)  It is important to speak with Steve Resh, Program Coordinator prior to setting up a Forestry Transfer course of study. Curriculum Objective and Course List

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