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 This is a resource of frequently asked questions about the Consulting Foresters of America. Browse the questions listed on this page or use the search box located directly below this paragraph to search for your question.
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What is the difference between an ACF consulting forester and other foresters? |
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There are many consulting foresters, but few qualify to become an ACF member. You can find comfort in the fact that all of our members must adhere to the following qualifications:
• All members are professional foresters whose principle activity is providing forestry consulting services to the general public for a fee or contract basis
• No member can have an association with an economic interest in a timber purchasing or procurement entity, ACF members work exclusively for the landowner
• All members have a bachelor’s degree (minimum) in forestry
• Members must have at least five years practice in the field
These qualifications separate ACF consulting foresters from other foresters. The designation of ACF means that you are working with some of the best foresters in the field! Rest assured, these foresters are working FOR YOU!
All ACF members follow a code of ethics.
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Why do I Need a Consulting Forester? |
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Because calculating timber value is complicated. A consulting forester in your area can advise you about your current and future timber values. Since selling your timber is usually a once-in-a-lifetime event, seeking professional advice is usually in your best interest.
In fact, studies show that private landowners who work with a professional forester receive as much as a 50% greater return on their timber and fewer trees harvested!
In addition to helping you get the best value for your timber, a consulting forester can help you design a timber harvest that will protect your family’s forest legacy. An ACF consulting forester will help you protect your interests and property values in many other ways, too, including managing for a healthy forest resource and enhancing wildlife habitat.
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Timber prices vary so this question is difficult to answer without seeing your timber. Prices can differ from region to region and local market conditions can affect prices. Tree size, quality of timber, and type of tree also influences market value. |
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