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Umpqua Community College

Umpqua Community College is the regional center for higher education in Douglas County, Oregon, proudly offering an ever-expanding array of in-demand college degree, workforce development, and community learning programs.

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Forestry

Forestry

Associate of Science Degree

Our forestry program provides you with an education in fundamental forestry knowledge, applied field-based skills, and professional and ethical behavior to be successful professionals assisting in the management of forested ecosystems that promote environmental, social, and economic values of forests.

Why choose this program?

  • Unique 100 Acre campus to practice forestry skills.
  • Courses taught by industry partners.
  • Acquire job-ready skills and opportunities for summer internships.
  • Prepare to transfer to OSU, the #1 Forestry program in the U.S.
  • Learn modern forestry methods including GIS mapping, GPS techniques, and drone-based forest monitoring.
  • Earn your bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources on campus at UCC.
  • Prepare for careers in Fish and Wildlife Conservation, Forest Ecosystems, and Conservation Law Enforcement.
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UCC works closely with Oregon State University (OSU) so that students can dual-enroll, pursue any degree that OSU offers, reap cost savings, and benefit from access to more scholarships and services.

OSU Degree Partnership Program

The Forestry curriculum is intended to meet the requirements for the first two years of course work necessary for application to the Forestry professional program at OSU.

Career Opportunities

Foresters

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Conservation Scientists

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F-L Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Workers

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Forest & Conservation Technicians

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“Growing up here made it a natural transition for us to attend UCC,” she said. “The natural resources program was what I needed and the ease of being able to transfer to OSU made things work out well.”

Read Maggie's Story

Maggie Wheaton
Maggie WheatonUCC Natural Resources Student

Learn about making a living from working in the woods:
Issac Cherry, UCC Forestry graduate talks about the possibilities in this hands-on career while he was an intern at Lone Rock Resources.

Behind the Scenes: Tree Height, Width, and Age
Join UCC Alumni & Lone Rock Resources for an in-depth tour what its like working within a stand of trees.

More Program Information

Program description, outcomes and requirements are located in the Course Catalog.

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Affordable, Accessible Education

Between scholarships, grants, work study, and loans, students like you can qualify for thousands of dollars to help them reach their education goals.

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