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What is a Registered Professional Forester?
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 Forestry is a science that involves managing forest resources in an increasingly complex world. Forestry is also the profession that must answer that challenge. It therefore requires extensive education and training in science and liberal arts. Thus a forester is a person educated in the science and art of forestry and engaged in forestry work.
Employment may be in private industry or with government agencies. Graduates of bachelor degree programs generally start in entry-level positions, but may proceed up the career ladder to management positions. Masters and doctorate degrees are usually required for positions in teaching, research, and highly specialized areas.
A forester who uses the designation RPF after his/her name is signifying agreement to be publicly accountable for adhering to a code of ethics concerning their conduct as a professional forester and be subject to a disciplinary process should that practice be called into question.
Related: What does a Forester Do?
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