TruNorth Chaga Harvester Certification Registration

Ready to earn income from the forest while protecting it? TruNorth Naturals is accepting applications for our certified Chaga Harvester Training Course. Spots are limited — complete the form below to apply. We’re excited to have you join us.

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To register, and to ensure we can communicate with you effectively, please complete all fields below and submit your application.

Chaga Harvester Certification Registration Form

Chaga Harvesting Course (Full)

Full Legal Name

Preferred Name (if different)

Are you registering as a business or sole proprietor?

Yes

Business Name

Business Number

Primary Contact Information

Primary Contact Full Name

Primary Contact Email

Preferred Method of Contact

Phone

Text

Civic Address

Address

City

Province

Postal Code

Country

Emergency Contact Information

Emergency Contact Full Name

Emergency Contact Phone Number

Please list any organizations you are currently affiliated with

Organizations

Ethnicity

TruNorth Naturals is proud to offer discounted rates for Status First Nations and Métis applicants. If this applies to you and you would like to access this rate, please indicate below:

I identify as Status First Nations or Métis

Any accessibility needs, accommodations, or considerations we should be aware of

How did you hear about this course?

Why are you interested in becoming a certified Chaga harvester? (2–3 sentences)

Forestry Background

Do you have experience working in forestry, wildcrafting, or natural resource sectors?

Yes

If yes, please briefly describe

Have you harvested Chaga or other wild mushrooms before?

Yes

Do you have direct access to forested land (private, Crown, or leased)?

Yes

Unsure

Do you hold any forestry certifications or licenses?

Yes

If yes, please list

Workspace and Equipment

Chaga harvesting and processing requires dedicated workspace and basic equipment. Please answer the following so we can ensure you're set up for success

Do you have access to a dedicated workspace for processing and storing wild harvested material?

Yes

Not yet but I'm working on it

What best describes your workspace situation?

Private home with dedicated storage/processing space

Shared home with access to storage/processing space

Rented space or commercial kitchen

No dedicated space currently

Other

Do you have access to or own harvesting tools and equipment? (e.g. hatchet or hand saw, collection bags, gloves, field knife)

Yes — most of it

Some

No, but I'm prepared to invest

None

Do you have reliable transportation to access forested areas?

Yes

Sometimes

Availability

Chaga harvesting season is year-round, but peak times for harvest are from late autumn through early spring.

How many hours per week are you realistically available to harvest during peak season?

Less than 5 hrs

5–10 hrs

20+ hrs

Are you looking to harvest as:

A primary income source

A supplementary income source

Recreational / exploratory

How soon are you looking to begin harvesting after completing the course?

Immediately

Within 3 months

Within 6 months

Just exploring for now

Sustainability Pledge

I understand that TruNorth Naturals' certification requires adherence to sustainable and ethical wild harvesting practices, and I commit to upholding these standards as a certified harvester.