Want to be a member of ACFA?
The Association of Consulting Foresters of Australia (ACFA) was established in 1978 in response to the need to promote and protect the credibility and competence of Australia's consulting foresters. It operates under the auspices of the Institute of Foresters of Australia.
Both the public and private sectors need access to independent, objective and non-political assessments of current and proposed forest activities which are reliable and have the backing of a recognized professional association.
The use of consultants to undertake specified tasks is common in many industries: consultants are able to provide unbiased specialist inputs to a particular project at competitive rates. Forestry consultants may be employed as individuals or may form part of a team drawing on expertise from a range of members.
Together, ACFA and the IFA represent a strong base of skilled, qualified and professionally consulting foresters accredited by the Institute’s Registered Professional Forester (RPF) Schem.
Frequently asked questions about becoming an ACFA member
| Q: | Can I be an ACFA member and not an IFA member? |
| A: | No. ACFA operates as a Division of the IFA therefore agreeance to the IFA Code of Ethics and Articles of Association must be made.
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| Q: | Can I be an ACFA member and not be RPF accredited? |
| A: | No. As a result of the merge between the ACFA and IFA there will be one accreditation system. The RPF scheme offers a ‘Consulting Forester’ category and the application is stringent in it’s processes to ensure the integrity and qualifications of its applicants. You must meet the initial and ongoing criteria of the RPF scheme to be associated with the ACFA Division of the IFA.
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| Q: | Can I be RPF accredited and not an ACFA member? |
| A: | Yes. There are a number of different RPF recognition categories. Some of these categories do not relate to ACFA (Consulting Foresters).
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| Q: | Can I be RPF accredited and not an IFA member? |
| A: | Yes. The RPF accreditation scheme is not limited to IFA members.
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| Q: | Are there fees involved? |
| A: | Yes. IFA membership and ACFA Division fees are paid annually at the beginning of each financial year. The RPF accreditation scheme fee is paid with your initial application and at the time of your three year re-registration. There is no fee involved in completing your RPF Annual Return. For a current fee structure you should visit the IFA website: www.forestry.org.au or contact the IFA Member Services Manager by phone: (02) 6281 3992 or by email: ifa@forestry.org.au
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| Q: | How do I become a member of ACFA? |
| A: | Complete the RPF application form which is available from the IFA website: www.forestry.org.au. After your name write: ACFA Division. You will then be contacted by the application coordinator. |
Download an ACFA Registration brochure here