NR/Forestry students posing on a tractor

Forestry & Natural Resources

the Forestry & Natural Resources Program focuses on a growing field with a diverse range of educational and work opportunities. The two-year program introduces students to outdoor related careers which manage, improve and protect the country's natural resources. The main areas of study within the program are: forestry, natural history, maple sugar production, water quality monitoring, fisheries/aquaculture, diversified agriculture, soil science, and tree harvesting. Students completing the program will have the skills and knowledge needed to gain entry level positions in the forestry industry or a solid educational base to continue their education at a post-secondary level.

Students are assessed on classroom and field work, core competencies, research papers and projects. The majority of the classroom time is outside performing onsite work.

Mr. Nelson holding a chain saw

Mr. Sam Nelson

Forestry & Natural Resources Teacher


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Forestry student trimming a tree

Leadership Organizations

  • Future Farmers of America (FFA)

  • National Technical Honor Society

Suggested Sequence of Courses

  • Intro to Agri-Science (0.5 credit)

  • Natural Resources/Forestry I (2 credits)

  • Natural Resources/Forestry II (2 credits)