Description
Plan, develop, and control environmental factors affecting forests, range land, and farm land and their resources for economic and recreational purposes through activities such as researching soil erosion, conducting fire-prevention programs, reforestation, and preservation of natural resources.
| Legislation |
Statute: NH RSA 310-A:104
Administrative Rules: Chapter Fors 100 - 500 |
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| Regulatory Agency |
New Hampshire Joint Board of Licensure and Certification
57 Regional Drive
Concord, New Hampshire 03301 |
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| phone |
(603) 271-2219 |
| fax |
(603) 271-6990 |
| web |
www.nh.gov/jtboard/home.htm |
| contact person |
Louise Lavertu, Executive Director |
| e-mail |
llavertu@nhsa.state.nh.us |
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Licensure Requirements
- Good professional character
- A four-year forestry degree and two years experience; or a two-year forestry degree and four years experience; or a four-year related degree and four years experience; or a two-year related degree and six years experience; or no degree and eight years experience
- Application with residence, education, summary of technical experience, and five references
Examination
- Written examination is required
Continuing Education
- Twenty hours of continuing education required for biennial renewal
Fees
| License, no examination |
$120.00 |
| Examination |
$100.00 |
| State-to-state reciprocity |
$120.00 |
| Re-examination |
$100.00 |
| Biennial renewal |
$120.00 |
| Replacement of license certificate |
$30.00 |
Reciprocity
- Granted to licensed foresters from states whose requirements are comparable to the requirements of RSA 310-A as it relates to forestry and the practice of forestry
Residence/Citizenship
- New Hampshire residency is not required
- US citizenship is not required
Number of Active Licenses: 280
Standard Occupational Code (O*Net)
19-1032.00 Foresters
Related Training
Forestry, General; Forest Management/Forest Resource Management
Further Information*
Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests
54 Portsmouth Street
Concord, NH 03301
phone (603) 224-9945
web <www.forestsociety.org>
Society of American Foresters
5400 Grosvenor Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814-2198
phone (301) 897-8720
web <safnet.org>
last revision: December 2009
*For reference only. This listing does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, and is subject to change.
