2025 SAF National Convention: From Roots to Canopy: 125 Years of Forestry and Natural Resources

Join us in Hartford, Connecticut, October 22-25, for a remarkable celebration of 125 years of professional forestry in the United States during our annual conference, themed "From Roots to Canopy: 125 Years of Forestry and Natural Resources." This event will bring together foresters, researchers, and policymakers, to reflect on the rich history of forestry, share current advancements, and look ahead to the future of sustainable forest management.

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Seeking stories for Chapter 2 of WSSAF's Foresters Memoir

This year the Society of American Foresters celebrates 125 years of professional forestry within the United States. Twenty-five years ago, WSSAF celebrated the centennial by writing a Foresters Memoir book with our stories for a national SAF time capsule. Now we should celebrate 125.

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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. The workshop recording is now available for viewing.

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Spring issue of the Western Forester now available

Learn about a new soil health tool, the different types of landslides, and an update to BMPs for maintaining soil productivity in the Douglas-fir region

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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.


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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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ALASKA NEWS

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    On May 19, three SAF members of the Juneau SAF Chapter participated in a tree planting event at the Evergreen Cemetery to celebrate Arbor Day. The Evergreen Cemetary recognized as […]

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OREGON NEWS

  • 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 […]

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WASHINGTON NEWS

  • 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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