Become an RFS Certified Forester or Arborist

RFS Certificate in Forestry

RFS Certificate in Arboriculture

Why Apply?

RFS Certification is a way of demonstrating to future employers, clients or the general public, that you have been recognised as having the necessary skills to work in this sector.

• Professional recognition from England, Wales and Northern Ireland’s oldest forestry and arboriculture organisation.
• The right to add the name of the certificate after your name e.g. Megan Smith, Cert. Arb.  or John Smith, Cert. For.
• Only £100 per application or £145 if applying for both at the same time.
• Successful candidates are eligible for a year’s free RFS membership (saving over £50).
• The RFS keeps a record of the qualifications of all holders of our certifications and will verify your status to anyone who makes an enquiry.
• NEW: Applicants who received Certification after 1st January 2025 may use of the RFS Certifications logo on their website or other professional media to show their professional status.

For more details and to find out how to apply, please go to RFS Certifications.