Program Overview
Overview
The forest products industry employs thousands of people and brings billions of dollars into the economy. This growing sector needs a workforce trained in the latest technology and best practices for forest operations.
Program Description
In this program, you will learn to safely operate and maintain forest harvesting equipment in support of sustainable forest management. You’ll put your skills into action in the University of Idaho Experimental Forest, a working forest and natural laboratory.
Career Outcomes
With this degree, you could become a:
- Logger
- Forestry Technician
- Procurement Foresters
- Equipment Operators
- Contractors
- Log Scalers
Degree Fit
This degree could be a good fit if you:
- Enjoy working outdoors
- Want to quickly start a career in a growing industry
- Like active, physical work
- Enjoy learning to use new technologies and equipment
- Value natural resources
Location
Moscow
Availability
Available On-Campus
The University of Idaho (U of I) is a public land-grant research university located in Moscow, Idaho. Established on January 30, 1889, and opening its doors on October 3, 1892, it was the state's sole university for 71 years until 1963
Overview
- Type: Public land-grant research university
- Enrollment (Fall 2023): Approximately 11,849 students, including 9,796 undergraduates and 1,929 graduate students
- Campus Size: 1,585 acres
- Mascot: Joe Vandal
- Athletics: Competes in NCAA Division I FCS – Big Sky Conference
Academics
U of I offers over 200 areas of study for undergraduate and graduate students . The university comprises ten colleges and schools, including:
- College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
- College of Art and Architecture
- College of Business and Economics
- College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
- College of Engineering
- College of Graduate Studies
- College of Law
- College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
- College of Natural Resources
- College of Science.
Campus and Facilities
The Moscow campus features:
- Administration Building: An iconic Collegiate Gothic-style structure with an 80-foot clock tower .
- Bruce M. Pitman Center: A hub for student services, including financial aid, admissions, and student media.
- Kibbie Dome: A multi-purpose indoor stadium for various sports and events.
- Arboretum and Botanical Garden: A 65-acre site with diverse plant species .