CT Forester Certification

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Forester Certification

Overlooking a vernal pool in a forest.

According to the Forest Practices Act, a certified forester may:

Plan or design forest practices, including but not limited to forest management plans and cutting plans
Represent the landowner as his or her agent in the sale of commercial forest products
Solicit the purchase of commercial forest products
Execute written or oral contracts and agreements for the purchase of commercial forest products
Participate in the execution of commercial forest product harvest operations

Interested in applying to become a Connecticut Certified Forester?

Access the Forest Practices Study Guide

Content last updated in April 2022.

Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Forester Certification

Interested in applying to become a Connecticut Certified Forester?

Access the Forest Practices Study Guide