Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 220 - STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR FORESTERS
Chapter 220-2 - REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Rule 220-2-.02 - Education

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 220-2-.02

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) A baccalaureate degree from a school, college, or department of forestry approved by the board, as provided in O.C.G. A. 12-6-49(a)(1), means the first professional degree in forestry at the bachelor's level or highest in a curriculum accredited by the Society of American Foresters.

(2) The following applies to O.C.G. A. 12-6-49(a)(2):

(a) A degree from a school of forestry not approved by the board, as provided in O.C.G.A. 12-6-49(a)(2), means a baccalaureate degree from an educational institution which has applied to the Society of American foresters for accreditation and has certified that its forestry curriculum meets the minimum standards for objectives, curriculum, faculty, students, administration, parent-institution support, and physical resources and facilities required for accreditation.

(b) A curriculum approved by the board, as provided in O.C.G.A. 12-6-49(a)(2), means a two-year associate degree in forest technology or the equivalent which is recognized by the Society of American Foresters as meeting or exceeding its minimum standards relating to objectives, curriculum, faculty, students, administration, parent-institution support, and physical resources and facilities.

(3) All applicants are required to furnish official copies of their college transcripts.

O.C.G.A. Secs. 12-6-47, 12-6-49, 43-1-25.

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