Certifications and Licenses

IRM is committed to a high level of professionalism in every level of our business. In support of this commitment, our foresters maintain the forestry related certifications and licenses listed below. Please click on the appropriate links for more information.
  • Northwest Certified Forestry - Preferred Provider, Northwest Natural Resource Group
    IRM is a Preferred Provider for Northwest Natural Resource Group's Northwest Certified Forestry Program. This status allows clients to feel confident that the consultant they have chosen follows the guidelines of the Northwest Certified Forestry Program.
    Visit their website for more information:
    http://www.nnrg.org/
    http://www.nnrg.org/nw-certified-forestry


  • Member, Forest Stewards Guild
    The Forest Stewards Guild is a membership organization of field foresters and associated land stewards whose work is broadly acknowledged as providing tangible examples of sustainable forestry.


  • Registered Professional Forester (Marc Barnes) #2538, State of California
    An RFP is registered by the State of California to perform professional services that require the application of forestry principles and techniques to the management of forested landscapes.


  • Commercial Pesticide Applicator, Department of Agriculture, State of Oregon, License #162060
    IRM is a certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator through the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA). IRM maintains this license through annual re-certification and continuing education approved by the ODA.


RFPs must pass a comprehensive exam demonstrating an understanding of forest growth, development and regeneration, soils, geology and hydrology, wildlife and fisheries biology, and other forest resources.