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Course Description

Forest Conservation Qualified Professional Training | Study forest stand delineation, tree inventories and how changes in land use affects trees. Complete state-approved training which leads to the Maryland Forest Conservation Act - Qualified Professional license. CEUs issued. $524 includes $18 fee. Note: Students must meet Maryland Department of Natural Resources requirements to apply for Qualified Professional status. Go to http://dnr.maryland.gov/ select Forests and then FCA Qualified Professionals for information on requirements.

Learner Outcomes

Conduct quantitative and qualitative measurements of forest characteristics including size, composition and structure; Develop a site map and a sample scheme demonstrating forest sampling techniques and tools of the trade; Identify native MD plants and forest types in an effort to develop a forestation and reforestation plans; Assess forest and specimen tree quality; Design reforestation plans and integrate forest conservation values into new development.
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Section Title
Forest Conservation Qualified Professional Training
Section Schedule
Sep 08, 2026 to Oct 27, 2026
Type
Online
Days
T, Th
Time
6:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Sep 08, 2026 to Oct 01, 2026
Type
Hybrid
Days
Sa
Time
8:30AM to 1:50PM
Dates
Sep 19, 2026
Type
Hybrid
Days
Sa
Time
8:30AM to 1:50PM
Dates
Sep 26, 2026
Type
Hybrid
Days
Sa
Time
8:30AM to 1:50PM
Dates
Oct 03, 2026
Type
Online
Days
Th, T
Time
6:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Oct 15, 2026 to Oct 27, 2026
Type
Hybrid
Days
Sa
Time
8:30AM to 1:50PM
Dates
Oct 17, 2026
Schedule
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Contact Hours
44.1
Location
  • Main Campus
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Hybrid Synchronous  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $514.00 Click here to get more information
Seniors (60+) non-credit $8.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
CEUs
4.4 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 07, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 07, 2026
Instructors
  • Earl Reaves

Section Notes

Note: Section 901 is hybrid with mandatory face-to-face meetings from 8:30 a.m.-1:50 p.m. on Saturdays, Sept. 19 and Oct. 3 at Broadneck Park, Sept. 26 at the AACC Arnold Campus Forest and Oct. 17 at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Students are responsible for their own transportation to each location.  Attendance in online class sessions from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays is mandatory for section 901. No classes Oct. 6, 8 and 13. 
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