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.

Upcoming Course Topics:

  • Business Structure & Planning
  • Practical on the Job Tools and Tips
  • Ethical Considerations in Consulting Forestry & ACF’s Code of Ethics
  • Legal Considerations in Consulting Forestry: Contracts & Easements
  • Tax Considerations for Consulting Forestry Businesses & Landowners
  • From Invisible to In Demand: A Full-Circle Marketing Framework
  • Leading in Practice: Skills, Mindset, and Lessons from the Field

 

Upcoming Course

Schedule
Friday, June 26th | 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday, June 27th | 8:00am - 5:30pm
Sunday, June 28th | 8:00am - 12:00pm

Pricing
$475 (by May 1st)
$525 (May 1st - June 10th)

This course will be held in conjunction with the 2026 ACF National Conference.
Approved by SAF for 13.5 Category 1 CFEs

*REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!*
To register for the Practice of Consulting Forestry Course, you must complete the 2026 ACF National Conference registration form.

Online Registration Form

View conference details, pricing, and the full schedule here.

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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