Welcome to the West Virginia Board of Registration for
Foresters
The West Virginia Board of Registration for Foresters was established by the West Virginia
Legislature in 1963 to register foresters and forestry technicians in the state of West Virginia. There
are five board members, who are licensed professional foresters in this state and have held
their license for at least 10 years preceding appointment. Appointments to the Board are made by
the Governor.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Next examination date: March 22, 2025
Location: TO BE DETERMINED
Time: Arrive by 9:00 AM - Test begins at 10:00 AM
The Board must have your application prior to sitting for the exam.
Please contact wvborf@gmail.com if you plan to
attend.
The cost is $ 100.00 to be paid one week in advance.
Please plan to wear a mask and social distance before, during and after the examination.
ANNUAL RENEWALS: ONLINE PAYMENTS
Step 1: Pay the annual renewal fee online at the following link.
CLICK HERE to pay ONLINE renewal fee
Step 2: After you pay your registration on-line, please send an email to the wvborf@gmail.com. with the following information to the
WV BORF.
1. In the subject line of the email, write: Your name, registration number and the word
"renewal".
2. In the body of the email, clearly state your a) name, b) registration number, and c) phone
number
3. Attach a scanned or photographed image of your payment confirmation page - this will come
in an email to you after you pay online (above) - and
4. Attach a scanned or photographed image of your Continuing Forestry Education (CFE)
certificates or SAF list of credits.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR RENEWING YOUR LICENSE BY MAIL
CLICK HERE to renew your registration by
mail
RECIPROCITY GUIDELINES
CLICK HERE to view RECIPROCITY
GUIDELINES
FILING A COMPLAINT FORM
The following complaint form can be used to file a complaint against anyone using the title "forester" or
advertising they are providing "forestry services. Once completed, signed and dated, please print the form
and mail toWVBORF, PO Box 1032, Ripley, WV 25271. The form can also be sent via email to wvborf@gmail.com,
CLICK HERE for COMPLAINT FORM
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