The Forestry program is based on hands-on learning, with a heavy scientific influence.  The class uses various sites for skills’ objectives and learning environments.

• Forestry I Forestry I is designed to introduce the student to the forest industry and forestry careers in Mississippi. The course provides instruction on forest careers and leadership, forest safety, tree growth and development, dendrology, surveying and mapping, and tree and log measurements. Emphasis is placed on the scientific and technical principles of modern forest management.
• Forestry II Forestry II is a continuation of Forestry I with additional emphasis on forest management, timber cruising, marketing and harvesting methods, reforestation, fire management, and forest pests. Emphasis is placed on scientific and technical principles.
• Content of the Forestry course has been aligned to the 2010 Mississippi Science Curriculum Framework. Students who successfully complete the first and second year Forestry curriculum will receive two elective science credits that will count toward high school science graduation requirements.

Instructor: Stevie Herrington

Student Organization: FFA