Forestry and Natural Resources

CR is an affordable head start on the path towards a number of 4-year Bachelor of Science degree programs with concentrations like:

• Natural Resource Management & Conservation
• Forest Operations and Business
• Forest Biology
• Forest Engineering
• Urban Forestry

Many of our core classes transfer one-for-one with CalPoly Humboldt's Forestry Program. If you’re looking to transfer outside of California, many universities across the country accept CR’s FNR courses.

You will make good use of CR’s 270-acre campus that boasts stands of coast redwood, Douglas fir and other native species, as well as the other forest ecosystems of the national and state parks which are only a short drive away.  These forested environments are our outdoor classrooms where you will learn to apply lecture concepts and master field techniques. Internships are also available with local forestry-based businesses.

• Forester
• Conservation and Resource Manager
• Remote Sensing Technician
• Wildland Fire Ecologist
• Park Ranger / Interpreter
• Forest Road Technician
• Forestry Aide for CALFIRE

We are surrounded by private, state, and federal employment opportunities. Employers of CR graduates include the U.S. Forest Service and other federal agencies, CalFIRE, various forest industry companies, private consultants, and non-governmental organizations. Even more opportunities exist for students who are prepared to move elsewhere in the state or country.

The job outlook for foresters and forest technicians is robust. Fifty percent of current foresters/technicians are projected to retire within the next five years, which will open up new entry-level positions as more experienced foresters move up the promotion ladder.