Retired membership allows you to remain actively involved with the profession and the affairs of the association. It is only available to registered members who are no longer practising professional forestry in BC.

How to Apply for Retired Membership

1. Determine your eligibility. To determine if you are eligible to apply for retired membership, please refer to the Change of Status Policy.
   Registered Members Change of Status Policy
   
2. Complete the Change of Status form.
   Change of Status Form (fillable form)
3. Submit the Change of Status form with the current annual membership fee for a Retired Member. See the Fees page for more information.
   Fees
4. Your request will be forwarded to the board of examiners for consideration.

Reinstatement
If you wish to return to practise, you may be eligible to reinstate your former membership class and category. See the Reinstatement page for more information.
Reinstatement

Life Membership
Life Membership is a special honour. See the Life Membership page for more information about this option.
Life Membership

Forms & Publications
Change of Status Form (fillable form)
Registered Members Change of Status Policy

Additional Resources
Life Membership
Reinstatement
Fees

More Information
If you have any questions about applying for retired membership, contact the registration department. [more]

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