The Practice of Consulting Forestry


The Practice of Consulting Forestry (PCF) Course is designed for any practicing consultant and is required for ACF Candidate Members. Owners, managers and employees will benefit from new skills in managing and running a successful consulting business. This is a unique course designed for consultants by consultants. All foresters are invited to register and attend!

The PCF Course is held every year in conjunction with the annual ACF National Conference and every other year in conjunction with the ACF Regional Conference.

Course Topics:

  • Consulting Forestry Business Planning & Management
  • Tax Considerations for Consulting Forestry Businesses & Forest Landowners
  • A Legal Perspective on Contracts & Easements for Consulting Foresters
  • Ethical Considerations for Consulting Foresters & Ethics Case Studies
  • Risk Management & Insurance Considerations for Consulting Foresters
  • Marketing Your Consulting Forestry Business

 

Upcoming Dates

Friday, February 21st - Sunday, February 23rd, 2025
Sacramento, California 
*Held in conjunction with the 2025 Western Regional Conference
Pricing: $475 (on/before Jan. 3rd)

Registration is OPEN! Click here to register online!



Friday, June 20th - Sunday, June 22nd, 2025

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
*Held in conjunction with the 2025 ACF National Conference

Scholarships

The Practicing Foresters Institute is offers a limited number of scholarships to cover a substantial portion of the registration fee for Candidate Members and Applicants on a first-serve basis. No scholarship application is necessary, simply register for the course. A reimbursement will take place following the course. 

Visit https://pfitrust.org/grants-scholarships/ for more information.





 

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