Why Do You Need A Consulting Forester?
An A.C.F. consulting forester is an independent professional who manages forests and markets forest products for woodland owners. They will serve as your personal representative to help solve your forestry-related problems. A.C.F. members are required to meet the following qualifications;
An A.C.F. consulting forester is an independent professional who manages forests and markets forest products for woodland owners. They will serve as your personal representative to help solve your forestry-related problems. A.C.F. members are required to meet the following qualifications;
- Have a bachelors degree in a forestry major.
- Five years experience in practical forestry administration.
- Have no affiliation in a timber purchasing company.
- Attend the "Practice of Consulting Forestry" course.
- Meet rigorous continuing education requirements.
- Adhere to a strict code of ethics.
Landowners can be assured if they see the A.C.F. after a foresters name, that they are working with a true professional.
If you answer “yes” to any of the following questions, then you want to consider employing a A.C.F. consulting forester:
If you answer “yes” to any of the following questions, then you want to consider employing a A.C.F. consulting forester:
- Do you have timber you want to sell and want to get the best possible price while still protecting your property?
- Do you need someone who is on your side to help you manage a timber sale?
- Do you need help in contacting reputable potential timber buyers and in drawing up and monitoring a timber sale contract so that your interests and property are adequately protected?
- Do you need to know how much timber you have and its value, either for a timber sale, for buying or selling land, or for tax purposes?
- Has someone stolen timber from your property?
- Did you know you may be able to receive twice market value plus damages (or more) if someone removes or damages your timber without your consent?
- Will you be involved in any type of legal proceedings regarding forestland?
- Do you need professional forest planning assistance? Do you have timber you want to sell and want to get the best possible price while still protecting your property?
- Do you need someone who is on your side to help you manage a timber sale?
- Do you need help in contacting reputable potential timber buyers and in drawing up and monitoring a timber sale contract so that your interests and property are adequately protected?
These are some of the most common reasons a landowner wishes to employ a consulting forester. A consulting forester is able to advise and assist you with any problem connected with timber or the management of your woodland.