Forest Technology
School of Natural Resources Management
Schneebeli Earth Science Center, Rm. 105 · (570) 320-8038
The general objective of Pennsylvania College of Technology's Forest
Technology major is to prepare students for employment in the forest
industry and related businesses. The program provides an academic background
and specialized skills for a variety of career opportunities.
The curriculum prepares students for technical and mid-management
positions in forestry production, wood processing and manufacturing
industries. The coursework emphasizes outdoor learning and practical
hands-on experience. It provides both an academic and a specialized
background needed for a variety of careers in forestry.
Volvo Donates Skid Steer Loader to Penn College
May 2008
Volvo Construction Equipment North America has made another generous donation to support students at Penn College. The Asheville, N.C.-based company recently donated a 2006 Volvo MC80B skid steer loader to be used by students in the college’s School of Natural Resources Management. Continue to story
Forestry Youth Day Camp to Be Held June 11-13 at ESC
April 2008
Penn College’s School of Natural Resources Management is offering a Forestry Youth Day Camp at the Schneebeli Earth Science Center from June 11-13. Its purpose is to heighten awareness of forestry, wildlife, the environment and the college's forestry program. A maximum of 12 campers, ages 14-16, will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Camp hours will be from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. with a lunch break. Hands-on/outdoor activities will be the focus of the camp. There is no fee for the camp; successful candidates will be notified of enrollment. Areas of instruction will include dendrology (tree identification), wildlife (species and habitat); forest mensuration (measurement of trees, volume calculation); invasive species; history of Pennsylvania (logging era); GPS; forest fire management; forest management; and forest protection (insects and disease). For more information, contact Jack Fisher at (570) 326-3761, ext 3524. A registration form/permission slip follows:
Salladasburg Pupils Visit ESC for 'Earth Day' Observance
April 2008
Fifth-graders from Salladasburg Elementary School spent Tuesday morning at Penn College's Schneebeli Earth Science Center, enlightened by forest technology students well-versed in a number of outdoor-related topics. Accompanied by parents and teachers from the Jersey Shore Area School District, eight groups of youngsters traveled through a dozen education stations, learning about trees, firefighting and other topics represented by majors in the college's School of Natural Resources Management. For more, visit PCToday's photo gallery. More news...
