New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Chapter 3 - FORESTRY
Subchapter 3 - LIST OF APPROVED FORESTERS
Section 7:3-3.4 - Standards of conduct
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) An Approved Forester shall abide by the Society of American Foresters Code of Ethics.
(b) An Approved Forester shall observe recognized professional practices and standards in the provision of professional services to owners. Examples may be found in the document entitled, "New Jersey Forestry and Wetlands Best Management Practices Manual," dated October 1995, which is available at www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/forest/nj_bmp_manual1995.pdf, or subsequent edition; and in the "Forestry Handbook" published by the Society of American Foresters, Karl F. Wenger, ed., 2nd edition, 1984, or subsequent edition.
(c) An Approved Forester shall perform professional activities in accordance with applicable Federal and State statutes, rules, and regulations and advise owners to manage their lands and carry out forestry activities in accordance with all such statutes, rules, and regulations.