Natural Resources

 

Natural Resources gives students an introduction to the area of natural resource management.  In addition to awareness of employment opportunities, this course encourages consumer understanding of and responsibility for our natural resources. The course will focus on the areas of forest, wildlife and fisheries management and components.  Students will learn about sustainable harvesting, forest diseases, tree identification, equipment use and leadership.  This course meets every day for a full year.

 

Credits:  2 science electives

 

All Students Grades 10 - 12

 

Prerequisite:  Ag Science

 

 

What do Natural Resources Students Learn?

  • Tree identification

  • Forest and wildlife management

  • Cordwood production

  • Safe chainsaw use

  • Tree climbing

  • Soil science

  • Timber utilization

  • Land Management