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CTS: Forestry

The Forestry strand examines the dynamics of forest ecosystems, as well as the diverse and sometimes-competing needs associated with the use of forested lands. Students develop practical knowledge of forest industry practices and explore issues regarding the integrated and sustainable development of forest resources.

Forestry is just one of 22 strands* in Career and Technology Studies (CTS). For more information on the full group of CTS strands, visit the CTS Curriculum Structure.

*Each CTS "strand" is comprised of a group of 1-credit courses designed to support positive career opportunities for students.

Page Contents
      Program of Studies

      Guide to Standards and Implementation

      GSI Sections

            Introductory Courses

            Intermediate Courses

            Advanced Courses

      Authorized Resources Database  — A searchable database of all authorized resources.

Program of Studies

The Program of Studies identifies the acceptable standards required of junior and senior high school students in this optional program.

Program of Studies [Revised 2005] (197 kb)

Guide to Standards and Implementation (GSI)

The Guide to Standards and Implementation provides the competencies students are expected to demonstrate. It also outlines suggestions for instruction,approved learning resources and linkages. Content from the programs of study are shown as shaded text. Further information also can be found in the CTS Manual for Administrators, Counsellors and Teachers.

Original Guide 1997 (1.4 mb)

1999 Amendments (307 kb)

2002 Amendments (79 kb)

Complete GSI (includes original 1997 document and all subsequent amendments) (1.4 mb)

GSI Sections
Strand Rationale and Philosophy (57 kb)

Scope and Sequence Chart (10 kb)

Module [Course] Descriptions (7 kb)

Planning for Instruction (33 kb)

  Assessment Tools

          General CTS Tools (60 kb)

          General Strand Tools (102 kb)

          Introductory Tools (179 kb)

          Intermediate Tools (181 kb)

          Advanced Tools (247 kb)

Linkages/Transitions (63 kb)

Learning Resource Guide (157 kb)

Sample Student Learning Guides (129 kb)

Introductory Courses (83 kb)
     FOR1010: Why Forestry? (13 kb)

     FOR1020: Forest Regions of Canada (12 kb)

     WLD1030: Outdoor Experiences 1 (Survival Skills) (19 kb)
         [replaced FOR1040:  Woods Survival 1 (1999)]

     FOR1050: Mapping & Aerial Photos (16 kb)

     FOR1060: Measuring the Forest 1 (Measurement Skills) (13 kb)

     FOR1090: Forest Ecology 1 (Ecosystem Dynamics) (13 kb)

     FOR1100: Forests Forever 1 (Forest Use & Protection) (13 kb)

Intermediate Courses (97 kb)
     FOR2010: Making a Difference (Protection & Stewardship) (16 kb)

     FOR2030: Managing Alberta Forests (15 kb)

     WLD2030: Outdoor Experiences 2 (Wilderness Excursion) (19 kb)
        [replaced FOR2040:  Woods Survival 2 (Wilderness Excursion) (1999)]

     FOR2060: Measuring the Forest 2 (Sampling Techniques) (13 kb)

     FOR2070: Harvest Practices (Fibre Harvest & Processing) (18 kb)

     FOR2100: Forests Forever 2 (Management Practices) (13 kb)

     FOR2120: Users in the Forest (12 kb)

Advanced Courses (83 kb)
     FOR3010: Issues in Forestry (13 kb)

     FOR3060: Measuring the Forest 3 (Survey Applications) (14 kb)

     FOR3070: The Forest Marketplace (withdrawn effective August 31, 2009)

     FOR3080: Forest Technology Applications (13 kb)

     FOR3090: Forest Ecology 2 (Silvics & Succession) (16 kb)

     FOR3110: Silviculture (Growing the Forest) (17 kb)

     FOR3120: Integrated Resource Management (Balancing Needs) (13 kb)

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