# Forest Resource Management (Certificate of Achievement)

Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Agriculture, Nutrition & Culinary Arts

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#### Forest Resource Management Certificate of Achievement

The Certificate of Achievement in Forestry is designed for students desiring to enter the workforce after completing one year of college. Many technician level careers are available in the various fields of forestry. Career opportunities include forestry, natural resources, wildlife, parks and outdoor recreation, fisheries, rangeland and watershed technician positions. Upon completion of the required courses with at least a "C" or "P" (pass) grade in each course, the student will be eligible for a Certificate of Achievement.

### Program Learning Outcomes

-   1\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to demonstrate critical-thinking problem-solving skills in conservation, sustainability, and management of the forest environment.

-   2\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to effectively communicate scientific and technical knowledge in a professional manner.

-   3\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to evaluate scientific and technical knowledge related to forest resource management.

-   4\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to demonstrate proficiency in quantitative skills and information management specific to their chosen field in forest resource management.

-   5\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to demonstrate their professional and ethical responsibilities as leaders in their chosen field and stewards of forest resources.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Forestry Certificate of Achievement: Complete all of the following** | | 30.5 |
| **Core Courses: Complete all of the following** | | 30.5 |
| AGRI B5 | Leadership in Agriculture | 3 |
| FORE B1 | Introduction to Forestry | 3 |
| FORE B6 | Forestry Skills | 3 |
| FORE B7 | Wildland Fire Ecology | 3 |
| FORE B8 | Ecology | 3 |
| FORE B11 | Geographic Information Systems in Natural Resources | 3.5 |
| MCAG B5 | Agriculture Irrigation Technology | 3 |
| ORNH B9 | Introduction to Tree Care and Urban Forestry | 3 |
| SOIL B1 | Introduction to Soil Science | 3 |
| ORNH B14 | Plant Identification and Usage | 3 |