The Forest Machine Management microcredential equips students with the technical and operational expertise to manage modern timber harvesting systems. Designed for College of Forestry students, this on-campus microcredential emphasizes hands-on learning and applied engineering analysis. Learners gain practical experience in harvest planning, equipment operation and performance evaluation of both cable and ground-based systems.

Skills:

  • Machine Operation
  • Mechanical Analysis
  • Software Utilization
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
  • Forestry Equipment
  • Behavior-Based Safety

How to earn the Microcredential:

  • Must be a current degree-seeking undergraduate student at OSU Corvallis campus
  • Interested students must complete and submit the Microcredential Request form
  • Questions? Contact Director of Advising Nicole Kent or Kevin Lyons, the Wes Lematta Professor of Forestry Engineering and director of the Mechanized Harvesting Laboratory.

Earning criteria