Environmental Conservation & Forestry
Trade the classroom for the forest and learn the skills to manage, protect, and work in natural environments. Whether you're operating heavy equipment, tracking wildlife, or working with forestry professionals, this program puts you in the field.
From tree felling and chainsaw safety to wildlife ecology and land management, this program gives you real-world experience in forestry and conservation. Learn from industry pros, explore career paths, and build skills for a future rooted in the outdoors.
Learn Outdoors, Work With Pros
Fieldwork isn’t just a part of the program—it’s the heart of it. Students spend time at state parks, camps, and forests learning from DEC professionals and industry partners.
From forest management and environmental surveying to competing in the NYS Conservation Contest, every experience builds real-world knowledge and confidence in the field.
Environmental Conservation & Forestry at a Glance
Earn Industry Credentials and College Credit
We have articulation agreements with Alfred State College, Paul Smith's College, SUNY Cobleskill and Bryant & Stratton College. Students can also earn 10-hour safety card issued by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
BOCES students also have the opportunity to earn up to 20 credits towards a two-year, AOS Business Degree at Jefferson Community College.
Environmental Conservation & Forestry Instructor
Sackett Technical Center:
Kimberly A. Brown kbrown@boces.com
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