West Virginia Code of State Rules Agency 200 - Foresters
Here’s a comprehensive overview of West Virginia’s Code of State Rules, Agency 200 – Foresters, officially titled Title 200 – Legislative Rule, State Board of Registration of Foresters:
📌 Structure of Agency 200
It’s composed of five main series that govern the certification, conduct, and regulation of professional foresters in West Virginia (regulations.justia.com):
Series 200‑01 – Certification of Registered Foresters (§§ 200‑1‑1 to 200‑1‑10)
Series 200‑02 – Contested Case Hearing Procedure (§§ 200‑2‑1 to 200‑2‑10)
Series 200‑03 – Disciplinary and Complaint Procedures for Foresters (§§ 200‑3‑1 to 200‑3‑7)
Series 200‑04 – Schedule of Fees (§§ 200‑4‑1 to 200‑4‑2)
Series 200‑05 – Code of Ethics (§§ 200‑5‑1 to 200‑5‑2)
🔍 Key Provisions
1. Eligibility & Education – § 200‑1‑3
To become a Registered Forester, applicants must either:
a. Hold a bachelor’s degree in forestry from a Society of American Foresters–accredited institution and have at least 2 years of professional forestry experience within the past 10 years, or
b. Hold an associate degree in forestry and a bachelor’s in a natural science/business plus 4 years of qualifying forestry experience earned within the past 10 years.
For Forestry Technicians, an associate degree in forestry plus at least 4 years of forestry experience in the past decade is required.
Applicants must also submit personal details, education history, experience verification, licensing credentials (if applicable), answers to criminal and child support questions, and pay applicable fees per Series 200‑04 (law.cornell.edu, regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu, wvlegislature.gov).
2. Examination Scoring – § 200‑1‑5
Applicants must pass the Board’s examination with a score determined by the Board—referenced under Universal Citation: 200 CSR 200‑1‑5, updated through March 21, 2025 (regulations.justia.com).
3. Fees – Series 200‑04
According to a 2014 fee schedule:
Exam fee for Registered Forester: $100
Initial certification (forester or technician): $50
Annual renewal: $35
Late renewal: $10 per 12 months (capped at $50) (wvlegislature.gov)
Additional Series (Overview)
200‑02: Outlines procedures for contested hearings regarding registration or disciplinary actions.
200‑03: Details steps for complaints and disciplinary measures.
200‑05: Defines professional ethical standards for foresters.
✅ Summary Snapshot
Series
Focus Area
200‑01
Requirements for certification (education, experience, exam)
200‑02
Hearing procedures
200‑03
Disciplinary and complaint mechanisms
200‑04
Fees structure
200‑05
Code of ethics
If you'd like the full text for a specific section, or the most official and up-to-date version, you can access the State of West Virginia’s CSR database or contact the Board of Registration for Foresters directly. Their official site is maintained by the WV Legislature and the Board (
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