When you join the Society of American Foresters, you are joining a community of forestry and natural resources professionals who represent the entire spectrum of the forestry profession-nonprofit organizations, forest products industry, public lands, universities, and independent contractors. SAF is the collective voice and community for consultants, researchers, managers, field foresters, business owners, specialists, technicians, and more. All forestry and natural resource management students and graduates are also eligible for membership with SAF.
Membership Types
Full-time undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a degree in forestry or natural resource management may apply for reduced-fee Student membership. Membership provides tools for educational and career development; you will receive membership to your local SAF professional chapter, membership to your SAF Student Chapter, and all core SAF membership benefits. Annual dues for student membership is $40.
Benefits
• Receive a significant discount on registration and earn continuing education credit at the SAF National Convention
• Enjoy complimentary access to Forest Science and the Journal of Forestry, bimonthly scientific journals
• An annual subscription to the Forestry Source, SAF’s monthly newspaper
• An annual subscription to E-Forester, a weekly e-newsletter
• Post your resume and review more than 600 jobs within the profession on the SAF Career Center
• Access to Issues & Advocacy Now, an e-newsletter from SAF’s Government Affairs and External Relations team
• Plus all core SAF membership benefits
Unsure if your college or university has an SAF Student Chapter? Click here to access the SAF Student Chapter directory.
Recent graduates (up to five years post-graduation) with a degree in forestry or natural resource management may apply for reduced-fee Transitional membership. Membership provides tools for educational and career development; membership to your local SAF professional chapter is optional, and you will receive all core SAF membership benefits. Annual dues for Transitional membership is $95.
Click here to join online or download a paper application and send in for processing.
- Receive a significant discount on registration and earn continuing education credit at the SAF National Convention.
- Enjoy complimentary access to Forest Scienceand the Journal of Forestry,;bimonthly scientific journals.
- An annual subscription to the Forestry Source,SAF’s monthly newspaper.
- An annual subscription to E-Forester,a weekly e-newsletter.
- Post your resume and review more than 600 jobs within the profession on the SAF Career Center.
- Access to Issues & Advocacy Now, an e-newsletter from SAF’s Government Affairs and External Relations team.
- Plus all core SAF membership benefits.
Local unit dues is not included with this membership and varies based on your physical location. The option to join your local units will be explained during the online join process.
This membership provides tools for education and career development; membership to your local SAF professional chapter is optional, and you will receive all core SAF membership benefits (including online access to all SAF publications). You must be a college graduate and professional in the field of forestry or natural resources. Annual dues for Full membership is $115.
• Receive a significant discount on registration and earn continuing education credit at the SAF National Convention.
• Enjoy a complimentary online subscription to the Journal of Forestry, a bi-monthly scientific journal.
• Access to Forest Science, a bimonthly scientific journal.
• An annual subscription to the Forestry Source, SAF’s monthly newspaper.
• An annual subscription to E-Forester, a weekly e-newsletter.
• Post your resume and review more than 600 jobs within the profession on the SAF Career Center.
• Access to Issues & Advocacy Now, an e-newsletter from SAF’s Government Affairs and External Relations team.
• Cast your vote on organizational business and policy issues.
Local unit dues are not included with this membership and vary based on your physical location. The option to join your local units will be explained during the online join process.
Core Membership Benefits
- Subscription to Forestry Source, a monthly SAF newspaper covering national forestry news and information about SAF programs and activities
- Subscription to E-Forester, a weekly electronic newsletter covering the states, federal lands, biomass, forest products, international forestry, and more
- Subscription to Issues & Advocacy Now, an electronic newsletter from SAF’s Government Affairs and External Relations team
- Opportunity to join a Working Group, which are communities of interest that help members connect with other members in a particular field of interest
- Internship programs for student members
- Join a Working Group and the SAF Online Community
- Access to the SAF Member Directory
- Access to the SAF Career Center where you can post your resume and view current job openings
- Convenience of tracking your SAF CFEs online
- SAF Awards to recognize outstanding achievement and advancement in the field
- SAF National Convention registration discount, up to 25%
- Grants to support your efforts and initiatives funded by Foresters’ and Science Fund grant programs
- Scholarships offered annually for academic achievement, excellence in leadership, and to help the best and brightest travel to SAF National Conventions
As an SAF member, you have access to exclusive savings on a variety of services including insurance,
mass communications, rental cars, and more. See below for more information on the companies we partner with.
- AssuredPartners: Outdoor insurance specifically designed for SAF members – including coverage for consulting foresters, prescribed burn, standing timber, and more
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car: Save on your next rental with the SAF member discount
- GEICO Auto Insurance: SAF members are eligible for special rates
- MailChimp: SAF Members can save on their mass e-mail communications through MailChimp
- RCM&D: Special access to high-quality and affordable Term Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance plans
- Signature Federal Credit Union: Join and receive low-interest loans, the SAF visa card, and a free checking account
