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Forester Licence: Moving from Alberta to British Columbia
The short answer
Direct transfer
An RPF from another Canadian jurisdiction may qualify for recognition as an RPF in BC and be entitled to full practice rights in BC. Source
“If you are an RPF from another Canadian jurisdiction, you may qualify for recognition as an RPF in BC and be entitled to full practice rights in BC.”
fpbc.ca/transferring-forest-professional
Both provinces
| Licensed in Alberta | Moving to British Columbia | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | College of Alberta Professional Foresters | Forest Professionals British Columbia |
| Guide | Forester in Alberta | Forester in British Columbia |
Steps to transfer
Not stated by the regulator Check with Forest Professionals British Columbia
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Forest Professionals British Columbia
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