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Registered Forester Program
Administration
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Board of Foresters information
Board members promote the program, handle complaints and review applications.
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File a complaint
Download a complaint form and send it to the Registered Forester program mailbox. -
State program requirements
View program requirements as established in state law.
Registered Forester resources
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Voluntary registration is a way to let landowners know you're a professional, credentialed forester. The program is open to all Michigan foresters.
Continuing education
Registered Foresters must successfully complete 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years as approved by the board.
Continuing education opportunities
- Forest Industry Safe Training Alliance (Western Upper Peninsula)
- Live and on-demand forestry webinars
- International Society of Arboriculture - Michigan Chapter
- Michigan Society of American Foresters training
- Society of American Foresters - virtual and in-person training
- Michigan Sustainable Forestry Initiative - continuing education with SFI®