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.

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 Dates |
January 29-31 | Duluth, Minnesota Held in conjunction with the 2027 Northern Regional Conference *Registration will open in Fall 2026
June 11-13 | Spokane, Washington Held in conjunction with the 2027 National Conference *Registration will open in March 2027
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| 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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