They are responsible for planning, implementing and assessing the impacts of a wide range of forest resource management activities. In all these decisions, foresters are called upon to balance environmental, social and economic values in the best interest of the public. In 1947, foresters agreed to protect the public's interest in BC's forests in return for the exclusive right to practice forestry in the province. Foresters must belong to a regulatory body just like doctors, engineers and pharmacists. Under the Foresters Act, it is the association's responsibility to make sure foresters are qualified, competent and ethical and to hold accountable any foresters failing to meet the association's standards.
Most members work in government, industry and consulting.
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