Welcome to the Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES
Established July 29, 1948

Adirondack Educational Center National Resource Conservation Program

Natural Resource Conservation students have the opportunity to spend time outdoors learning by doing various types of work.  Basic skills are developed in operation and daily maintenance of heavy equipment.

Skill in the use of equipment and instruments is further developed by projects designed to give students an understanding of natural resource conservation principals. 

Conservation students can apply to receive credit at the following institutions:

Paul Smiths College - 3 credits

Career Opportunities include:

Bulldozer Operator
Backhoe Operator
Truck Driver
Plupwood Harvester
Logger
Surveyor's Helper
Parks Service Worker
Water Pollution Control Worker
Municipal Water Worker
Sanitary Landfill Operator
Forestry Aide
Postsecondary Education

Units of Study include:

Safe Working Practices
Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance
Road Construction and Logging
Outdoor Recreation Trails and Tree Planting
Surveying and Mapping
Forest Management
Wildlife Management
Environmental Protection
Sewage and Solid Waste Disposal
Drinking Water Supplies
Employment Skills