How do I choose a Registered Professional Forester (RPF)?
Registered Professional Foresters (RPF) are licensed by the state of California, to practice forestry. Registration requires 7 years of education and experience and a passing grade on a comprehensive exam. If you decide to harvest timber you will need to hire an RPF to prepare a Timber Harvest Plan (THP). Choose an RPF like you would any professional – with great care. A timber harvest is an expensive, potentially destructive event. Significant financial, environmental, and emotional values are involved. Large sums of money often change hands. The laws are complex and confusing, so you want the best person to be working for you and looking out for your interests. You should be prepared to pay for these services. Personal recommendations from neighbors, friends, and associates who have harvested timber in the past are great sources for finding the right professional for your needs. Many of the most experienced and respected foresters rely solely on referrals for new business and often h
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