PUBLIC INFORMATION
WELCOME: Our association is responsible for the regulation of the practice of professional forestry in Ontario and to govern its members in accordance with the Professional Foresters Act 2000, the regulations and the By-laws in order that the public interest may be served and protected. It is a member based, non-profit, non-political organization with more than 900 members from all levels of government, industry and education. The OPFA has been dedicated to regulating its members and ensuring the highest standards in the practice of professional forestrty, and in advancing the practice and awareness of forestry of both public and privately owned lands in the province of Ontario.
Membership in the OPFA is open to anyone who has or is seeking a career in the forestry profession.
The Association was originally incorporated by the 25th Legislature of the Province of Ontario by Bill 10 on April 3, 1957 under the Professional Foresters Association Act.
It is a member based, non-profit, non-political organization with more than 900 members from all levels of government, industry and education. The OPFA has been dedicated to regulating its members and ensuring the highest standards in the practice of professional forestrty, and in advancing the practice and awareness of forestry of both public and privately owned lands in the province of Ontario.
Membership in the OPFA is open to anyone who has or is seeking a career in the forestry profession.
The Association was originally incorporated by the 25th Legislature of the Province of Ontario by Bill 10 on April 3, 1957 under the Professional Foresters Association Act.
