SAF CF Practice Test 2026 — Free SAF CF Exam Prep Questions
The SAF Certified Forester exam is for professional foresters who meet SAF's education and experience requirements and want the CF credential. This practice set follows SAF's four exam domains: resource assessment, stakeholder analysis and relations, management planning, and executing management plans. It includes cruising, sampling, appraisal and finance calculations, plus policy and ethics scenarios.
A windstorm hit a 200-acre tract with pine sawtimber stands and mixed hardwood stands. Logging capacity is limited. Which material should the forester schedule for salvage first?
SAF CF format, scoring & key facts
Computer-based at testing centers across the US, with a remote proctored option. Candidates may bring only a non-programmable calculator; a formula sheet and blank paper are provided and must be returned after the test.
| Questions | 150 multiple choice |
|---|---|
| Passing score | Scaled score of 75 (0–100 scale) |
| Content areas | Resource Assessment; Stakeholder Analysis & Relations; Management Planning; Execution of Management Plan |
| Calculator | Your own non-programmable calculator; SAF provides a formula sheet and blank paper |
| Regional content | National exam: regional questions were deliberately avoided and tested for bias |
| Eligibility | Qualifying forestry degree + 5 years of experience within 10 years (CF); under 5 years earns CCF |
| Application fee | $280 SAF members / $400 non-members |
| Attempts | No limit; one year from approval to pass |
| Recertification | Every 3 years: 45 CFE hours (30+ Category 1) |
| State licensing | Used by state boards such as South Carolina and Maine as part of forester licensure |
Facts last verified Oct 17, 2026. Source: www.eforester.org/Main/Certification/Frequently_Asked_Questions.aspx. Always confirm details with SAF before your exam.
When can you take the SAF CF?
Once SAF approves your application, schedule the exam at a time and testing location convenient to you, or take it remotely proctored, within one year.
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What the SAF CF covers
Every PrepBanq SAF CF test covers the official content areas; the test owner does not publish weights.
| Content domain | Our practice questions |
|---|---|
Resource AssessmentForest soils, remote sensing, GIS/GPS, forest measurements and inventory, forest health, flora and fauna identification, and economic and market conditions. | 34 questions → |
Stakeholder Analysis & RelationsLeadership, communication and conflict resolution, laws and policies governing forestry, changing landowner demographics, and social, cultural and economic factors. | 24 questions → |
Management PlanningHydrology and watersheds, forestry and wildlife/wetlands, tax policy, silviculture, management plan development, fire risk and prescribed fire, GIS, consequence analysis, growth projections, and land records and surveys. | 48 questions → |
Execution of Management PlanHarvest planning, silvicultural methods, contract law, catastrophic damage assessment and salvage, harvesting systems, reforestation, pest and vegetation control, professional ethics, and cost-share programs. | 44 questions → |
How to register for the SAF CF
Eligibility
A forestry degree from an SAF-accredited program, or an equivalent bachelor's or higher degree with at least 11 courses across forest ecology and biology, measurement, management, and policy and administration. Certified Forester needs 5 or more years of qualifying professional experience within the past 10 years; with less, you qualify as a Candidate Certified Forester (CCF). Experience before your first qualifying degree does not count.
Retake policy
There is currently no limit on the number of times the exam can be taken. Once approved, you have one year to pass.
Credential renewal
Certified Foresters recertify every 3 years with 45 continuing forestry education (CFE) hours, at least 30 of them Category 1 ($150 members / $240 non-members). CCFs renew annually with 12 CFE hours ($50 / $80).
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SAF CF FAQ
How many questions are on the SAF CF?
The SAF CF has 150 questions. Question types: Multiple choice. Calculation questions are solved with your own non-programmable calculator and the formula sheet SAF provides..
What is the passing score for the SAF CF?
SAF CF passing standard: Scaled score of 75. Score range: 0–100 scaled score (0 = no items correct, 100 = all items correct); forms are equated.
How much does the SAF CF cost?
The SAF CF registration fee is Application fee $280 (SAF members) or $400 (non-members). Check the official site for current fees before you register.
What is on the SAF CF?
The SAF CF covers Resource Assessment, Stakeholder Analysis & Relations, Management Planning, Execution of Management Plan.
Who administers the SAF CF?
The SAF Certified Forester Exam is administered by SAF. Delivery: Computer-based at testing centers across the US, with a remote proctored option. Candidates may bring only a non-programmable calculator; a formula sheet and blank paper are provided and must be returned after the test.
Can you retake the SAF CF?
There is currently no limit on the number of times the exam can be taken. Once approved, you have one year to pass.
Is there a free SAF CF practice test?
Yes. PrepBanq has 15 free SAF CF practice tests with 150 exam-style questions in the real SAF CF formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.
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