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Panel Discussion

Human Dimensions and Education

Professional Foresters in Consulting Forestry - Opportunities, Skills Needed, Ethical Obligations

Professional Foresters in Consulting Forestry – Opportunities, Skills Needed and Ethical Obligations

Friday, October 27, 2023
4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Location: A3
CFE 1.5 / ISA CEU 1.5 / ESA CEU .375
This session will highlight the role of consulting foresters in the management of forestlands. A panel of ACF Foresters will discuss the services commonly provided by, the skills needed to be, and the ethical obligations of consulting foresters as well as the evolution of the profession and new opportunities.

Learning Objectives:

  • Practicing foresters will learn how they can utilize consulting foresters to accomplish their company, organization, or agency’s mission . Students will gain insights into the career opportunities available in consulting forestry and university faculty will learn how best to prepare students for careers in consulting .
  • All will learn the vast array of opportunities available in consulting forestry, skills needed for consulting, and key ethical standards for consulting foresters.