Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements
Certification or Licensing
The Society of American Foresters (SAF) offers the certified forest technician and other credentials to forestry technicians and foresters. Visit https://www.eforester.org for more information about these programs.
In some states, forestry technicians need to be licensed to perform certain duties. For example, those working with pesticides or chemicals must be trained and licensed in their use. Technicians who make surveys of land for legal public property records are also required to hold a license.
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