Registered Forestry Consultants

A registered member wishing to offer forestry consultancy services to the public must, in addition to standard registration criteria, also obtain an annual practising certificate and be covered by professional indemnity insurance. Employees of forestry companies may also apply for the designation of Registered Forestry Consultant.

The Institute maintains a Registered Forestry Consultant Directory.

The arbitration panel is available for dispute mediation.

NZIF dispute resolution panel application form

NZIF complaints procedure

Consultants' terms of engagement:

Code of Conduct for Expert Witnesses:

Members who become involved as expert witnesses in any form of legal proceeding are advised to read this Code.  It is part of the High Court Rules - Use the link to access this Act and refer to Section 330A and Schedule 4.