There are presently two subgroups of associate members: timber cruisers and silviculture surveyors. Timber cruisers include Accredited Timber Cruisers (ATCs) and Accredited Timber Evaluators (ATEs) and have been accredited either through the ASTTBC or the ABCFP. Silviculture surveyors have been accredited through the Ministry of Forests and Range and are called Silvicultural Accredited Surveyors (SASs).

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What is an ATC?
What is an ATE?
Timber Cruiser/Evaluator Reclassification
What is a SAS?
Becoming an Associate Member

What is an ATC?
ATCs are Timber Cruisers whose job is to provide the best estimate of volume, quality, species composition and value of the timber resource. They have a minimum of two years field experience and competencies and are responsible for recording, supervising and instructing subordinates, with a minimum of supervision. An ATC is a person who has met the required competencies for certification and who practices at the required level established by the association.

Timber Cruiser's Log
To become an ATC you must demonstrate your competency as a timber cruiser. This requires completion of each level of the Timber Cruiser’s Log and any other criteria as set by the board.

The Timber Cruiser's Log and ATC/ATE Application Package is available for free in PDF format or can be ordered in hard copy ($75 + HST or $40+ HST for students enrolled in the START program).
Timber Cruiser's Log
Timber Cruiser's Log and ATC/ATE Application Package Order Form
Online payment for hard copy

What is an ATE?
Like an ATC, ATEs are Timber Cruisers whose job is to provide the best estimate of volume, quality, species composition and value of the timber resource. They have a senior or supervisory role with a minimum of five years experience and competencies and are responsible for organizing, training, quality assurance and reporting of results. An ATE is a person who has met the required competencies for certification and who practices at the required level established by the association.

Timber Cruiser's Log
To become an ATE you must demonstrate your competency as a timber cruiser. This requires completion of each level of the Timber Cruiser’s Log and any other criteria as set by the board.

The Timber Cruiser's Log and ATC/ATE Application Package is available for free in PDF format or can be ordered in hard copy ($75 + HST or $40+ HST for students enrolled in the START program).
Timber Cruiser's Log
Timber Cruiser's Log and ATC/ATE Application Package Order Form
Online payment for hard copy

Timber Cruiser/Evaluator Reclassification
The package below for anyone applying for a change from one timber cruising classification to another.

What is a SAS?
An SAS must be accredited through the Silviculture Survey Accreditation Process from the Ministry of Forests and Range's Forest Practices Branch before becoming an ABCFP associate member.

They make use of silviculture plans and prescriptions and other information to conduct or confirm the stratification of a survey unit, ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of data collection and mapping, confirm and identify additional critical site factors that may influence the attainment of management objectives set out in plans, and make preliminary recommendations for future treatment (The Silviculture Survey Accreditation Process, Forest Practices Branch).

Becoming an Associate Member
Joining the ABCFP as an Associate Member is voluntary. Once accepted into the ABCFP, ATCs, ATEs and SASs will have similar rights and obligations as registered members. They must conform to the requirements outlined in the Foresters Act, resolutions of council, bylaws, and policies and procedures published by council from time-to-time.

Associate Member Information Packages
Read the following Associate Member information packages for more details.
Timber Cruiser Information Package
Silvicultural Accredited Surveyor Information Package

Additional Resources
Interim Scope of Practice for Accredited Timber Cruisers and Accredited Timber
Evaluators
Timber Cruiser/Evaluator Application for Reclassification
Scope of Practice for Certified Forest Measurements Specialists – Silvicultural Accredited Surveyors (SAS)
How to Apply: Routes of Entry
Application Forms
Bylaws
Foresters Act

More Information
Contact the registrar if you have any questions about associate membership. [more]

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