Conservation - Available at the Bush campus only

Learn all about forestry, wildlife, land, soil and water conservation, surveying and aquaculture. You’ll also operate and repair bulldozers, backhoes, dump trucks and other heavy equipment. 

If you’re interested in this field, you should have the capacity to work long hours in all types of weather conditions.

Course Content:

• Excavator, Bulldozer & Backhoe Operation/Chainsaw Operation & Uses
• Surveying & Land Management    
• Wildlife/Forestry Management
• Environmental & Natural Resources including Horticulture & Aquaculture
• Leadership/FFA
• National Center for Construction Education & Research craft area certificates

Related College Studies:

• Two-year degree in Conservation or Horticulture, Greenhouse Management, Forestry or Aquaculture
• Four-year degree in Forestry, Conservation, Aquaculture or Horticulture

Articulation Agreements With:

• SUNY Cobleskill

Integrated Academic Credits (over two years):

• English (1 credit)
• Science (1 credit)