Call for Content Leaders
Thank you for your interest in participating in the Association of Consulting Foresters (ACF) as a subject matter expert. We have several opportunities to share your expertise as detailed below. Complete the form at this link to submit a proposal. Important things to know:
ACF Members are Consulting Foresters
ACF’s members are independent consulting foresters who manage forests and market forest products for woodland owners across the country. Members must adhere to a comprehensive Code of Ethics ensuring no conflict of interest exists in representing clients, meet stringent degree and experience requirements, submit professional and client references, and regularly complete continuing education. Members look to ACF for timely content provided by subject matter experts.
Topics of Particular Interest
We’re looking for content that engages, inspires, and equips attendees to excel in the consulting forestry profession. Topics of particular interest include:
- Business Development & Operations: Examples include marketing, financial management, office technology, and succession planning for small and medium sized businesses.
- Emerging Forestry Trends: Examples include innovations, market forecasting, and future challenges in the field.
- Technical Skills & Best Practices: Examples include tools and strategies for land management, timber valuation, forest health assessments, and technology to increase efficiency in the field.
- Leadership & Mentorship: Examples include building strong teams, cultivating client relationships, and fostering the next generation of foresters.
- Collaboration & Partnerships: Success stories of working with public agencies, conservation organizations, and others.
- Policy & Advocacy: Key legislative and regulatory issues impacting consulting forestry professionals.
If you have a topic that aligns with these themes or a unique perspective to share, we want to hear from you!
ACF Committees Select Subject Matter Experts
ACF’s member volunteer-led committees select subject matter experts for the opportunities described below. Committees will review content submissions and extend invitations to potential speakers and authors. ACF members and content prepared specifically for consulting foresters will receive priority.
Fees and Travel
ACF has a limited budget for subject matter experts. In most cases for in-person events, ACF will cover at least registration for that event and one night’s hotel stay, additional travel expenses and speaker fees may be paid on a limited case-by-case basis.
Opportunities for Content Leaders
Present at an Annual ACF National Conference Technical Session
Audience: Primarily ACF members, secondary audiences include other consulting foresters and other forestry professionals
Average Attendance: 150-175
Review Committee: National Conference Technical Session
Timeline: Event takes place in June, submissions reviewed October prior
Present at an Annual ACF National Conference Pre-Conference Education Session
Audience: Primarily ACF members, secondary audiences include other consulting foresters and other forestry professionals
Average Attendance: 20-40
Review Committee: Education
Timeline: Events take place in June, submissions reviewed December prior
Present at an Annual ACF Regional Conference Technical Session
Audience: Primarily ACF members in one of our four regions – North, South, Gulf, West, secondary audiences include ACF members in other regions, other consulting foresters and other forestry professionals
Average Attendance: 40-60
Review: Regional Conference Program Development
Timeline: Event takes place in February, submissions reviewed August prior
Present at an ACF TreeLearn Session (4-5 webinars offered annually)
Audience: Primarily ACF members, secondary audiences include other consulting foresters and other forestry professionals
Average Attendance: 20-40
Review Committee: Education
Timeline: Sessions take place in April, August, October, and December, submissions reviewed as received
Author an article for The Consultant annual magazine
Audience: Primarily ACF members, secondary audiences include state foresters, forestry nonprofit staff, university forestry program heads and professors, and other forestry professionals
Distribution: 2500
Review Committee: Editorial
Timeline: Content due in October, submissions reviewed August prior
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