Va. Code § 10.1-1181.9: Requirements for forester title

A. In order to use the title of forester in connection with any practice of forestry, the person shall (i) hold a baccalaureate or higher degree from a public or private institution of higher education, having completed a degree program that (a) is accredited by the Society of American Foresters (the Society) and (b) meets the minimum education criteria set forth by the Society in the fields of forest ecology and biology, management of forest resources, and forest resources policy and administration or (ii) have met the educational criteria for Certified Forester as reviewed and officially recognized in writing by the Society.B. No person shall be appointed by the Governor to serve as State Forester unless he meets the requirements of clause (i) of subsection A.2002, c. 447; 2019, c. 158.