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Foresters
Certified Forester Certification Description SAF certification is the gold standard, recognized by the forest industry, government officials, and landowners. Position yourself for success whether in career advancement or employee training. Certifying Organization Society of American Foresters http://www.eforester.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? No ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Forester Website
Certified Master Arborist Certification Description This credential is designed for arborists who have reached the pinnacle of their profession. To sit for the exam, individuals must be a Certified Arborist in good standing and have obtained other prerequisites, or "points" defined by ISA. A minimum of eight points are required, obtained through measurable experience, formal education, related credentials, or professional experience. The computer-based exam covers science, practice and management. Certifying Organization International Society of Arboriculture http://www.isa-arbor.com Certification Details ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Certified Master Arborist Website
Forest Certification Auditor Certification Description The Certified Forester/Forest Certification Auditor specialized credential further defines and recognizes expertise in aspects of forestry. Certifying Organization Society of American Foresters http://www.eforester.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No Forest Certification Auditor Website

Foresters

Certification Description
SAF certification is the gold standard, recognized by the forest industry, government officials, and landowners. Position yourself for success whether in career advancement or employee training.

Certifying Organization
Society of American Foresters
http://www.eforester.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? No
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Forester Website

Certified Master Arborist

Certification Description
This credential is designed for arborists who have reached the pinnacle of their profession. To sit for the exam, individuals must be a Certified Arborist in good standing and have obtained other prerequisites, or "points" defined by ISA. A minimum of eight points are required, obtained through measurable experience, formal education, related credentials, or professional experience. The computer-based exam covers science, practice and management.

Certifying Organization
International Society of Arboriculture
http://www.isa-arbor.com

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Master Arborist Website

Forest Certification Auditor

Certification Description
The Certified Forester/Forest Certification Auditor specialized credential further defines and recognizes expertise in aspects of forestry.

Certifying Organization
Society of American Foresters
http://www.eforester.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No

Forest Certification Auditor Website

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