Developed by educators, professional foresters, employers, and U.S. Office of Education personnel, this curriculum guides was designed to assist school administrators, advisory committees, supervisors, and teachers in planning and developing new programs or evaluating existing programs in forest technology. The content includes sections on: (1) The Technician's Work, Education, and Opportunities, (2) General Program Considerations, (3) Faculty, (4) Student Selection and Services, (5) Forest Land, Laboratory Equipment, and Facilities, (6) Textbooks, References, and Visual Aids, (7) Scientific and Technical Societies and Associations, (8) Advisory Committees and Services, (9) The Curriculum, (10) Course Outlines, (11) The Library, (12) Facilities, Equipment, and Cost, and (13) Bibliography. Outlines are included for 12 technical courses, three mathematics and science courses, five supporting technical courses, and four general courses. The appendix includes a selected list of organizations and associations pertinent to the education of forest technicians. This is a revision of ED 021 063. (DM)