Benefits of START Membership
Membership in the START program will give you 50% off a subscription to our magazine, BC Forest Professional. In addition, the START program gives you:

• Increased awareness of the profession and professionalism issues.
• An annual subscription to the e-newsletter and other association publications.
• Links to the Network of Forest Professionals (NFP).
• Networking opportunities with potential employers and future colleagues through attendance at association workshops, conferences, NFP meetings and annual meetings.
• Reduced rates at association workshops, conferences and annual meetings.
• Access to the association’s member services and affinity programs.

How much does START cost?
It costs $20 per year to join START. Half of this money covers administration costs associated with the program and half goes to ForesTrust, the association’s charitable trust, to create scholarships and bursaries for forestry students in the future. 

How do I join START?
Joining START is easy.

1. To pay by Visa or MasterCard, complete our online subscription form. [more]
2. To pay by cheque, simply complete a START application form and send it along with a cheque for $22.40 ($20 plus HST) to the association office. 

START Program Application Form  

Additional Resources
BC Forest Professional Magazine
Member Services
Scholarships
Go Foresty Website

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