Give recognition, through issuance of a certificate, to those completing the program and thereby demonstrating learning and development. Requirements Participants must complete 150 contact hours of continuing forestry education and professional development during a three-year period. The program recognizes six categories of activities that qualify for CFE credit. Included are seminars, short courses, and workshops conducted or sponsored by public or private organizations, as well as technical sessions of SAF meetings, or conferences. Credit will be approved only for subject matter directly related to forest resources.
Credit accrues at the rate of one hour for each hour of actual contact.
Unless otherwise warranted, three hours of tour or field session equal one contact hour. Examples include general sessions of professional meetings and course work in areas such as real estate, computer science, managerial and leadership skills, public speaking, or vertebrate zoology. Credit accrues at the same rate as for Category 1. Category 3 - The development, preparation, and presentation of coursework or activities such as described in Categories 1 and 2 that require effort beyond the general scope of the individual's normal duties or job description. Credit accrues at the rate of two contact hours for each hour of presentation.