ABCFP - Our Committees

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Committees and task forces are created to assist in the delivery of association programs and initiatives. Terms of reference outline the purpose of each committee and membership criteria. Joining a committee or task force is a great way to get more involved in your profession.

Standing Boards, Committees & Subcommittees

	Terms of Reference	Roster of Members	Volunteer Openings
Academic Appeals Committee Hears appeals from enrolled members seeking to continue their articling period in the face of failure to meet requirements for registration (including exam failure). Established as needed.	Under Review	Available	None
Academic Standards Subcommittees Help set the accreditation standard for each core academic subject area required for entry to the profession. Assist the Board of Examiners in making accreditation decisions.	Under Review	Under Review	None
BC Forest Professional Editorial Board Provides advice and guidance on the content and production of BC Forest Professional magazine. [more]	Available	Available	Send a letter of interest to Brenda Martin: bmartin@abcfp.ca
Board of Examiners Advises council on the range of policy issues from admissions through registration. Sets entrance standards for applicants. Decides accreditation status of educational institutions. Sets and administers examinations.	Available	Available	None
Complaints Resolution Committee Oversees and decides how best to resolve complaints against members.	Available	Available	None
Continuing Competence Committee Advises the CEO on issues related to the self-assessment, voluntary peer review and practice review elements of the ABCFP Continuing Competency Program and adjudicates practice reviews requiring corrective measures.	Available	Available	Send a letter of interest and resumé to Brian Robinson, RPF:
Discipline Committee A standing pool of registered members from which a panel is drawn to hear a discipline case against a member or to make a determination on alternative dispute resolution settlement proposals.	Available	Available	None
ExpoFor Standing Host Committee Develops themes and programs for the ABCFP's forestry conference and annual general meeting. [more]	Available	Available	Send a letter of interest and resumé to Amanda Brittain, MA, ABC:
Finance Committee Provides advice on our financial and administrative affairs.	Available	Available	None
ForesTrust The ABCFP's registered charity that works to create endowments at post-secondary institutions in British Columbia. Income earned on these endowments is used to grant scholarships and bursaries to forestry students. [more]	Not Available	Available	None
Forest Measurements Board Develops and implement standards, policies and procedures for ABCFP associate membership.	Available	Available	None
Forest Technology Integration Committee Oversees our efforts to integrate forest technologists into the association.	Available	Available	None
Joint Practice Board Clarifies roles of engineers, geoscientists and forest professionals in forest resource management.	Available	Available	None
Network of Forest Professionals Forest professionals working locally to provide effective communication, education and liaison on forestry issues. [more]	Available	Available	Visit the Network of Forest Professionals page to find a network in your area.
Professional Practice Committee Advises council on a range of policy issues relating to practice once a member has achieved registration. Oversees the Practice Advisory Service and quality assurance program (continuing competency). Produces guidance papers on a range of professional and practice issues.	Available	Available	None
Practice Advisory Service Provides confidential advice to members on matters of practice and conduct.	Available	Available	None
Standing Investigations Committee Assists in the complaint resolution process. Leads investigations or fact finding teams when needed.	Available	Available	None
Stewardship Advisory Committee Assists in fulfilling our mandate and strategic goals and objectives in the area of forest stewardship.	Available	Available	Send a letter of interest with resumé to Jackie Hipwell, RFT:

Temporary Committees, Working Groups & Task Forces

	Terms of Reference	Roster of Members	Volunteer Openings
Aboriginal Task Force This task force was established in order to assist the association with meeting its objectives and strategies contained its recent strategic plan. The task force will also suggest ways in which the association can develop relationships with Aboriginal people across BC.	Available	Available	None
BC Task Force on Forestry Recruitment This multi-disciplinary task force addresses forestry recruitment issues. [more]	Under Development	Available	None
Professional Practice in Appraisals and Cruising Task Force This short-term task force is focused on specifically targeted objectives in appraisal and cruising practice in order to provide guidance to members. [more]	Available	Available	None
Species at Risk Task Force This short-term task force assists the ABCFP and the College of Applied Biology (CAB) in revising the document titled "Managing for Species at Risk: What are a Forester’s Responsibilities?" issued by the ABCFP and dated February 2003.	Available	n/a	None
Tenure Reform Task Force The purpose of the task force is to bring forward to the ABCFP CEO, a plan recommending how the ABCFP should proceed with the strategic plan objectives on tenure reform.	Available	Available	None