The Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc. is a national organization committed to serving independent consulting foresters who manage forests and market forest products for private woodland owners. Our mission is to advance the practice of professional consulting forestry and our vision is to be the preeminent resource driving excellence for professional consulting foresters, with our members recognized as the gold standard, empowering landowners and stakeholders to make informed decisions and implement responsible management of forest and natural resources. ACF membership benefits consulting foresters and their firms with professional development and networking opportunities, exclusive tools and communications on timely topics, revenue generating referrals and resources, representation on policy issues, and public assurance of a committment to excellence. ACF members are the gold standard of forest consultants because they meet rigorous educational, experience and reference requirements as well as adhere to a Code of Ethics ensuring loyalty to landowners and their land.