OUR MISSION
The mission of the Society of American Foresters is to advance sustainable management of forest resources through science, education, and technology, promoting professional excellence while ensuring the continued health, integrity, and use of forests to benefit society in perpetuity.

WHY JOIN THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FORESTERS
SAF is the collective voice and community for consultants, researchers, managers, field foresters, business owners, specialists, technicians, and more. Our members represent the entire spectrum of the forestry profession – nonprofit organizations, forest products industry, public lands, universities, and independent contractors. All forestry and natural resource management students and graduates are eligible for membership with SAF.
“There are just so many opportunities—educational, leadership, and friendships—that I would have missed had I not joined SAF. What started as filling my need for continued education has turned into so much more.” –David Wells, consulting forester and chair elect of OSAF
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LATEST NEWS
ALASKA NEWS
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Learn more about managing for carbon in Alaska.
In February, Alaska SAF sponsored a one-day workshop that featured presentations on the science, management, and economics of carbon offset contracts. A preliminary Best Interest Finding for a forest carbon […]
OREGON NEWS
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Coos Chapter of OSAF Sponsors Natural Resource Days
CHARLESTON, Ore. — Nearly 175 fifth grade students from Coos Bay and North Bend schools learned about forestry careers and natural resources during the recent Natural Resource Days at South […]
WASHINGTON NEWS
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SAF Centennial +25
Have you ever read stories of the “old timers” and marveled at the good old days? What will later generations know of us? This is your chance to become an […]
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