a professional engaged in the science and profession of forestry —note foresters are commonly credentialed by states or other certifying bodies, e.g., the Society of American Foresters, and may be licensed, certified, or registered indicating specific education and abilities; the requirements for credentialling differ and usually include earning a baccalaureate degree in forestry, sometimes equivalent experience, and usually passing a comprehensive examination —see accreditation, forest, forest technicianThis definition last updated 01/17/2011