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Registered Professional Forester
License Description Required by persons practicing as professional foresters for local and state government agencies, private industry, and consulting firms on forested landscapes in California. License not necessary for persons working for the federal government on federal lands. Fees: Application: $200; License (annual): $175; License (biennial renewal) $350. The renewal fee for registration and/or certification as a forestry specialist shall be waived when a license or certificate is issued less than ninety (90) days before the date on which it will expire. Examination Frequency: April and October of each year. Exam Locations: Exams given in Eureka and Sacramento with other locations added as necessary to meet demand. Experience Requirement: Seven years of experience in forestry work or seven years of experience in forestry work combined with substitutable education. At least three years of forestry work experience shall have been in charge of forestry work or shall be under the direct supervision of a person registered or qualified for but exempt from registration under provisions of the Public Resources Code. The educational background of a Registered Professional Forester usually includes at least a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a forestry-related field. A BS in Forestry may be substituted for four of the required seven years of work experience necessary to qualify for the licensing exam. Many also have a Master or Ph.D. in Forestry, in combination with a BA or BS in a field other than forestry. This combination can also be used in lieu of forestry work experience. Average Time to Process Application: Approximately 3 months. Renewal Period: Biennially. Licenses expire on July 1 of each alternating year. Authority: California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 10, Article 14; Public Resources Code, Sections 750-783.
Licensing Agency
Professional Foresters Registration
Board of Forestry and Fire Protection
P.O. Box 944246
Sacramento, CA 94244-2460
(916) 653 8031
matt.dias@fire.ca.gov
Active Status Active
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam State exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 08/09/2023
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