Each candidate must meet post-secondary education requirements and gain vital work experience while under the supervision of a sponsoring forester. As a final step, every candidate must also pass a stringent registration exam before earning their professional designation. Without it, they cannot practice professional forestry in British Columbia. 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.
Most members work in government, industry and consulting.
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