Code of Ethics Each Certified Tree Marker, in striving to meet silvicultural objectives related to sustainable forest management, pledges to: 1.      endeavour to promote public awareness and knowledge of the values of tree marking in its application to partial-harvest systems;  2.      mark all forests, regardless of size or ownership, consistent with appropriate silvicultural systems and maintenance of ecological integrity; 3.      ensure that employers are aware of the consequences of deviating from a proposed marking scheme should the marker's professional marking judgment be over-ruled by uncertified authority; 4.      undertake only such tree marking work that the marker is deemed competent to perform by virtue of training, experience and certification; 5.      subscribe to the highest standards of integrity and conduct, and show pride in their accomplishments; 6.      promote competence in tree marking by supporting, and encouraging in others, high standards of education, employment and performance; 7.      immediately disclose any conflict of interest, either direct or indirect, which might be construed as prejudicial to their professional judgment in rendering services to their client; and 8.      keep all clients’ affairs, practices and processes in the strictest confidence unless released from your obligation by the client.