Maintaining Certification
Forester certification is granted for a three-year period. To maintain certification, a CF must continue to comply with the CF Standards of Professional Practice; accumulate 60 continuing education contact hours; and pay applicable renewal and recertification fees.
Continuing Education Requirements for Recertification
An active program of professional development keeps foresters abreast of the rapidly
expanding scientific and technical knowledge and methods associated with
forest resources. Prior to recertification every three years, a CF must
complete 60 contact hours in continuing education and submit
evidence of meeting the requirements.
To meet the recertification requirements, continuing education activities must conform to the following guidelines:
Thirty (30) hours, minimum, per three-year period must be in organized course work or activities in forestry or forestry-related subject matters customarily listed as "Category 1 CFE (Continuing Forestry Education) credit" by SAF. Credit accrues at the rate of one hour for each hour of actual contact.
Up to thirty (30) hours, maximum per three-year period may be distributed among activities customarily listed as Categories 2, 3, 4, and 6 CFE, described below:
Category 2 – Other organized course work or activities not specifically in forestry or forestry-related subject matter, but which are professionally enriching or directly benefit the individual in his or her present position. Credit accrues at the rate of one hour for each hour of actual contact.
Category 3 – The development, preparation, and presentation of coursework or activities beyond the general scope of the individual's normal duties. Credit accrues at the rate of two contact hours for each hour of presentation. (Not to exceed 10 hours in a three-year period.)
Category 4 – The preparation, writing, and publication of forestry or forestry-related subject matter that requires effort beyond the general scope of the individual's normal duties. Credit varies. (Not to exceed 10 hours in a three-year period.)
Category 6 – Holding elected or appointed office or active committee
assignment in the SAF or allied professional organizations. Credit varies.
(Not to exceed 5 hours in a three-year period.)
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CF Maintenance Fees for 2004
Annual Renewal Fee
For SAF members – $35
For non-SAF members – $60
Recertification Fee
For SAF members – $50
For non-SAF members – $100
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