a forestry professional with intensive training in technical skills, equipment, and methods used in the field of forestry, usually working under the supervision of a forester —note 1 a forest technician is often responsible for training and leading forest conservation workers —note 2 a forest technician may be credentialed by states or other certifying bodies and may be licensed, certified, or registered indicating specific education and abilities; the requirements for credentialing forest technicians differ and usually include earning an associates degree in forestry, having qualifying experience, and sometimes passing a comprehensive examination —see accreditation, certify, forest, foresterThis definition last updated 01/17/2011