Certified Forester

Certified Forester® credential application

Candidate Certified Forester® advancement application

Reexamination Form

Certification Fees:

Application Fee:
SAF members - $260
non-SAF members - $335
The application fee includes a one-time CF exam; one-time online practice exam; and one copy of the Certified Forester Study Guide

Reexamination Fee:
SAF members - $150
non-SAF members - $200

Annual Renewal Fee:
SAF members - $40
non-SAF members - $65

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Recertification Requirements

Prior to recertification, a CF must complete 60 CFE credit hours.

Individuals with a recertification date BEFORE February 1, 2011
Cat 1-CF and/or Cat 1-FCA - 30 CFE credit hours, minimum
Category 2 - Not to exceed 30 CFE credit hours
Category 3 - Not to exceed 25 CFE credit hours


Individuals with a recertification date AFTER February 1, 2011
Cat 1-CF - 40 CFE credit hours, minimum
Cat 1-FCA - Not to exceed 20 CFE credit hours
Category 2 - Not to exceed 20 CFE credit hours
Category 3 - Not to exceed 20 CFE credit hours


For complete information about the different CFE categories please visit the Continuing Forestry Education section.