Natural Resource Technology

LAB-BASED PROJECTS WITH RELATED INSTRUCTION may be applied in commercial, residential, governmental and recreational environments. Learn the basics of the diverse “green” industries before declaring an area of concentration picked from a variety of disciplines. Career pathways offered through Natural Resource Technology lead you to excellent opportunities in the local workforce or at area community colleges and career schools.

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What Am I Learning?

Environmental forestry management
Golf course & turf grass management
Landscape design & installation
Horticulture management
Water & soil conservation
Entomology and pest science
Wildlife management

Entry Level Career Opportunities

Turf maintenance technician
Retail garden manager
Landscaper
Property maintenance technician

Advanced Career Opportunities

Wildlife or natural resource officer
Entomologist technician
Landscape architect
Golf course superintendent
Parks & recreation manager

Industry Certifications & Credentials

American Junior Forestry Certification
Junior Wildlife Manager Certification
Natural Resource Environmentalist Certification
Ohio Nursery State Certification
Ohio Turf Grass Certification
Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association
OSHA 10 Safety

College Connections

Clark State Community College ($3000 Tech Prep Scholarship)
Sinclair Community College ($3000 Tech Prep Scholarship)
Hocking College
Ohio State University
Wilmington College
Kent State University

Experiential & Work-based Learning

Work on special customer projects starting junior year including landscaping & maintaining the Career Center grounds
On the job placement opportunities during senior year
FFA CTSO Competitions

OhioMeansJobs Salary Projections (Ohio Average Yearly Pay)

Nursery workers: $19,230-$31,470
Landscaping & groundskeeping workers: $21,120-$31,940
Landscape architects: $48,890-$74,600
Fish & game wardens: $55,410-$67,910
Forester: $52,130-$71,450

Contact the Instructor

Contact David Sproull, Natural Resource Technology instructor, at [email protected]

Natural Resource Technology