Why weren’t CWBs and AWBs certified before 2009 “grandfathered” into the program rather than being required to become members to maintain their certification?
TWS Council carefully considered proposing a grandfather clause, but in the end rejected the idea in favor of recommending a membership requirement for all. This was considered the fairest option, since it treated all certified wildlife biologists equally, regardless of the timing of their certification. But, as noted above, Council also decided to put the issue to a vote, which the membership passed by a significant margin.
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