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As our planet's natural resources face continuing pressure, conservation becomes ever more critical.  Wild spaces and natural areas are under increasing pressure from industrial and urban development, recreational activities, agricultural expansion, and energy exploration.  In order to meet these going demands, natural resources must be managed effectively and efficiently.


The Associate of General Studies in Natural Resources Management degree is designed to prepare students for careers in this dynamic and rewarding occupation. Important foundational courses form the core of the program. 


Topics of interest include:

  1. Ecological research methods
  2. Natural Resource principles & management
  3. Statistical measures
  4. Geographic Information Systems &  Global Positioning Systems
  5. Ecology
  6. Biodiversity
  7. Sustainability
  8. Ecosystem Management
  9. Endangered Species
  10. Habitats
  11. Wildland Restoration

Many students often seek their baccalaureate degree at universities, while others begin working for the many government agencies such as; State, City and County Parks Systems, US Forest Service, BLM or National Park Service.

 

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Career Opportunities:
               
Forest/Park Ranger
Field or Lab Technician
Environmental Consultant
GIS Specialist
Forestry Technician
Ranch Manager
Naturalist
Range Technician
Recreation Technician

Annie Cummings

Annie grew up in Kansas, graduated with her Bachelors of Renewable Natural Resources from University of California – Davis and her Masters in International Business from Thunderbird, American Graduate School of Global Management.  She has had experience as a Wilderness Ranger, Forestry Technician, and Environmental Analyst with the US Forest Service and Environmental Consulting firms.  She has over 15 years of teaching and program development experience.  She enjoys hiking, skiing, and traveling.

 

Annie Cummings

Director of Natural Resources
Annie Cummings
970-675-3374
annie.cummings@cncc.edu

 

 


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