ABCFP Bylaws

The bylaws, together with the Professional Governance Act, are what govern forest professionals in BC. It is the responsibility of all forest professionals to know, understand and abide by the bylaws.

Bylaws (February 2021) - PDF Download

2021 ABCFP Bylaws:

• Bylaw 1: Interpretation
• Bylaw 2: Council Operations and Procedures
• Bylaw 3: Elections
• Bylaw 4: General Meetings and Referendums
• Bylaw 5: Registration
• Bylaw 6: Technical Occupations, Certifications Schemes and Licences
• Bylaw 7: Trainees
• Bylaw 8: Use of Professional Seal and Signature
• Bylaw 9: Standards of Ethical and Professional Conduct
• Bylaw 10: Continuing Professional Development
• Bylaw 11: Audit and Practice Review
• Bylaw 12: Complaints, Investigations and Discipline
• Bylaw 13: Public Disclosure
• Bylaw 14: Indictable Offences

If you have any questions about the ABCFP Bylaws, contact the registrar and director of act compliance.
Click here to access the now rescinded Foresters Act, which was replaced by the Professional Governance Act on February 5, 2021.

Former Bylaws (November 2015) - PDF Download