Forestry Management, Advanced (formerly Natural Resources Business Management V) 8044

Suggested Grade Level: 12 (36 weeks)

Much of the instruction in this course may be individualized. Major learning areas include processing forest products, lumber grading, and determining the feasibility of establishing, financing, and managing a business such as forestry, outdoor recreation, wildlife, or urban conservation. Based upon interests, students may receive instruction in developing and operating campgrounds, hiking and riding trails, riding stables, marinas, vacation farms, and farm ponds. Operation and maintenance of equipment is also emphasized. Leadership training is an important area of instruction.

As noted in Superintendent’s Memo #106-10 (4-30-2010), this Career and Technical Education (CTE) course must maintain a maximum pupil-to-teacher ratio of 20 students to one teacher, due to safety regulations. The 2010-2012 biennial budget waiver of the teacher-to-pupil ratio staffing requirement does not apply.
Concentration Sequences Career Cluster(s) and Pathway(s) Available Credentials
(A combination of the course above and those below, equivalent to two 36-week courses)
Students wishing to complete a specialization may take additional courses appropriate to their career pathways.		 For federal reporting (choose one) Upon Completion of the Above Course
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
  • Environmental Service Systems
  • Natural Resources Systems
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