Code of Maine Rules
02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
333 - Board of Licensure of Foresters
Chapter 80 - CONTINUING FORESTRY EDUCATION
Section 333-80-1 - Nature and Amount
Each forester and intern forester shall certify at time of license renewal to completion of 6 hours of continuing forestry education during the preceding license term as set forth in this chapter. Continuing forestry education may consist of any of the following:
Category 1 Organized course work, technical sessions, seminars, courses or workshops, or activity in forestry or forestry-related subject matter. One contact hour per clock hour of instruction. A minimum of 4 contact hours must be earned in this category.
Category 2 Organized course work, seminars, workshops or technical sessions not specifically forestry related but of direct benefit to a forester, such as business, writing, real estate, etc. One contact hour per clock hour of instruction.
Category 3 The development, preparation and presentation of forestry or forestry-related material accomplished for public service. Two contact hours per presentation, regardless of length and inclusive of preparation. Credit may only be awarded once for identical or substantially similar presentations.
Category 4 Self-improvement activities of a professional nature such as holding elected or appointed office or active committee assignment in a forestry or closely-allied professional organization, or for serving on national, state or local boards that deal with natural resource and land use issues. One contact hour per year for each position.
Continuing forestry education contact hours may be earned throughout the world, including in-service courses within organizations. Contact hours reported pursuant to this chapter may also be used to fulfill continuing education requirements of other licenses or certifications held by the forester.
