South Carolina Board of Registration for Foresters

Applicants will not be approved for examination prior to a complete “Application for Examination” being submitted to the Board.

Board Staff will notify the Society of American Foresters (SAF) once an applicant has been approved to take the examination.  Applicants will also receive an “Examination Approval Form” via email from Board Staff. Please note, you will need this form to schedule your examination with SAF.

For more information related to the Certified Forester (CF) Examination or to schedule an examination once you have been approved, please contact SAF.

All examination fees are paid directly to SAF. Examinations cannot be scheduled prior to obtaining an “Examination Approval Form” from the Board.

Examination Fees:

Both Exams at the Same Time: $325

State Exam Only: $125

Retake of Both Exams (simultaneous purchase): $200

Retake of State Exam Only: $125

Retake of CF Exam Only: $150

CF examination study materials will be emailed from SAF upon approval for the examination.

South Carolina Forestry Specific Examination Study References

Please find links below that will assist you with preparing for Part II of the examination.

Laws and Policies:
laws.aspx

Invasive Species:
https://www.clemson.edu/public/regulatory/plant-protection/invasive/index.html

Endangered Species:
https://www.fws.gov/office/south-carolina-ecological-services

Best Management Practices:
http://www.state.sc.us/forest/refbmp.htm

FAQ

Any person licensed to practice forestry by any other state or country whose requirements are determined by the Board to be commensurate with the requirements of this state, may be registered to practice forestry in this state without taking the 2 part examination. Reciprocity is assessed on the individual basis and only once a complete application is submitted to the Board.