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Tropical Forest Ecosystem and Agroforestry Management

Tropical Forest Ecosystem and Agroforestry Management

Students learn to actively manage Hawai‘i’s native forest ecosystems, grow native plants, establish agroforestry operations, use Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Internships give students on-the-job training with potential employers. 

For more information call (808) 934-2623, or e-mail forteam@hawaii.edu.

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PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion, students are prepared to:

  • Apply basic ecosystem concepts to natural resource management.
  • Use an understanding of general scientific concepts in design of forestry systems.
  • Use knowledge of applicable laws and regulations to make decisions about managing ecosystems.
  • Apply effective interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Recognize, collect, and interpret field data.
  • Apply effective management practices to commercial or conservation efforts.

Course Learning Outcomes

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at Hawai‘i CC are an integral part of the local community and reflect its day-to-day life. Close cooperation among the faculty, employers, and employees in the community is maintained. One of the most effective formal means of providing for this type of cooperation is the Program Advisory Council. These groups advise their respective programs of training needs and new developments in the field. Councils include employers, alumni, and others knowledgeable about the field.

Tropical Forest Ecosystem and Agroforestry Management Program Advisory Council:

  • Bruce Matthews, Hawaii County Administrator UH CTAHR
  • Leila Kealoha, Exective Director Ke Aloha `Aina Foundation
  • Sharon Ziegler-Chong, Director UHH, Hawaiian Internship Program
  • Amanda Uowolo, Forest Ecologist USFS PIFI
  • Rebecca Ostertag, Professor UHH Dept. of Biology
  • Deborah Ward, 4-H County Extention Agent (retired) CTAHR Extension Service
  • Aileen Yeh, Nursery Owner, Horticulturalist Hawai‘i Agricultural Research Center
  • J.B. Friday Extension, Forester UH CTAHR Coop. Extension Service
  • Steve Bergfeld, Manager Div. of Forestry & Wildlife Branch
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