This program guide identifies primary considerations in the organization, operation, and evaluation of a natural resources and forest ecology program. Program content is presented first. A curriculum framework specifies the exact course title, course number, levels of instruction, major course content, laboratory activities, special notes, major course concepts, and intended outcomes. Student performance standards are a resource list of job-specific competencies. The next section includes facility design criteria, suggested equipment and supplies, and information on safety. The section on implementation considers use of agriculture enhancement teaching-learning plans and the student learning guide and student organization participation. A section on professional considerations lists certification coverage for natural resources and forest ecology and professional organizations and support services. The final section lists the following instructional resources: a contact for information on a test item bank; teacher-recommended materials; sources of print and audiovisual materials and software; and Florida Educational Information Service services. Sample teaching-learning plans and a sample student learning guide are appended. A Career Merit Achievement Plan (Career MAP) displays the student performance standards required by the local education agency and documents students' level of achievement. (YLB)