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Alright, I tried to find my old thread relating to colleges and where everyone gave some awesome advice, but I can't seem to find it. If anyone can possibly find it, that would be great.

Now, on to the topic. I'm currently taking some serious looks at different colleges. My top two are Stockbridge up in MA(Because of their awesome program, and how its geared toward arboriculture), and Purdue in Indiana(close to home, another great program). I think a few people on here have been to Purdue and for those that have, I have a question. Looking at the Purdue site, it says it offers a Forestry Degree, with a 4 year program. I may be mixing up schools, but I thought they also offered a 2 year program in Urban Forestry or something along those lines.

Also, anyone know of any other good colleges around Kentucky and surrounding states.
 
I'm a stockbridge graduate, from the two year program. All i will say is that it is very intense, and geared towards arboriculture. It was the best foundation i could have received in this field. Not saying that other schools are not good, i believe any college that has good programs, and instructors will give you a foundation you can build upon forever. What was great for me, is that i work in Massachusetts and Stockbridge gave me contacts that i will keep for life. So keep that in mind when thinking of a college. Think about where you might settle down and do tree work.

Also, Paul Smith's in New York has a very good program I am told. I hear it's way out in the sticks, but might be worth checking out.
 
Funny you mention this. I just sent an e-mail to Bob Underwood at the University of North Dakota in Bottineau. They have a one year urban forestry program that is offered online, which is great for me since Im in Montreal.

Im also doing a certicate in ecology and another in environmental science at University of Montreal. These three certificates combined will give me a bachelor in science (one day).
 
Thanks guys. I've also considered Paul Smith's, but thats a little farther than I want to go.

Royce, thats the reason I'm considering Purdue is because that in the area I would like to settle down and work. I've been dead set on Stockbridge, but after realizing the contacts you build at college can help you out in the real world, I've been opening up other options.
 
I was between Purdue and UW stevens point. I ended up at point because at the time purdue did not have much of an urban program, which is what i wanted. things could have changed, but I do not know anything more than what the program was over 6 years ago.
 
Ranger, i'm on the buzz for about 10 minutes, so i haven't read the other responses. they don't matter anyway.

for real work in the real world, you can't beat ACM (allegeny college of maryland).

you get more hands on knowledge.

ISA highly recommended them when i wrote to isa and said i wanted to start my own tree service.

most of Arbor-X employees are from there too!

here is their website!



tell them David Driver sent you.

Maybe you'll get an Arbor-X future arborist scholarship too!


web page
really cheap too!
 
everybody has their opinions, naturally they are gonna suggest their alma mater, in reality it all matters on where you want to go and what kind of education you want whether it be highly specified to the urban industry or more broad as a whole general natural resources study program.
 
I went to Stockbridge, then onto UMass for a BA in Urban Forestry. Best 2 decisions of my life. Great programs! I would recommend them to anyone.
 
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everybody has their opinions, naturally they are gonna suggest their alma mater, in reality it all matters on where you want to go and what kind of education you want whether it be highly specified to the urban industry or more broad as a whole general natural resources study program.

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And on that note, I met you at the splicing symp in 09 with your pops and following you on the buzz. Your are going to be fine no matter where you go because you have a big heart and a strong mind not to mention a great foundation to work off of.
Best of luck Ranger, You will do fine.
 
Paul Smith is way out in the sticks, good program but geared a little more towards logging than arboriculture. I was originally going to go to Paul Smith, but decided on Stockbridge.
 
Don't pass up the combination of two years at Mid-State Technical college then moving up to UW Stevens Point for the chaser.

That must be closer to home. UW-SP has a great urban forestry program. If you need an intro let me know, one of my long time friends, Rich Hauer, is a prof there. Joe Hoffman teaches the program at Mid-State.

The area around S Point and Mid-State is sooooo beautiful! Still close enough to the big city though.

Good luck in your search. Like Paul said, you'll do well wherever you go!
 
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Don't pass up the combination of two years at Mid-State Technical college then moving up to UW Stevens Point for the chaser.

That must be closer to home. UW-SP has a great urban forestry program. If you need an intro let me know, one of my long time friends, Rich Hauer, is a prof there. Joe Hoffman teaches the program at Mid-State.

The area around S Point and Mid-State is sooooo beautiful! Still close enough to the big city though.

Good luck in your search. Like Paul said, you'll do well wherever you go!

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Very awesome Tom!

Ranger this is the school I go to! Mid-State Technical College in Wisconsin Rapids, WI I graduate in May with an associates in Urban Forestry Technology. Then in the fall like Tom said I am transferring to UWSP for two more years and a bachelors in Urban Forestry...there is no combo like this anywhere in the United States as far as I know or have been told

Another good contact at Mid-State is Pete Rudquist

his email is peter-jon.rudquist@mstc.edu

Here is the main link for our program. You can even watch our program video.
http://www.mstc.edu/urbanforestry/index.htm

Link to the Video is below
http://www.mstc.edu/video/urbanforestry.html
 
Rich Hauer is a great prof. loved his classes. I would agree if you want more hands on go midstate then uwsp. UWSP doesn't have much for a hands on approach. I believe there is only a climbing class and some hands on pruning in a few other classes.
 
Great to know there are so many good options for arb. when i was in school i knew of none, so my education is a patchwork from lots of places, and no degree. you are definitely set on a better path!

I wrote the attached for tci a while ago. maybe the grant info will help you, and your parents! my kid's a junior and while college is a great investment it's nice to have some help so you won't have to work too much while in class.
 

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I did not go to Purdue, but I work with two Purdue grads. From what I understand at Purdue you get a degree in Forestry, with an emphasis in Urban Forestry. It seems like a pretty good program, but more traditional forestry based from my understanding.

I graduated from the Univeristy of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Point is a great school and I think you should consider it. Tom did a great job of talking it up, so that is all I am going to say.
 
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