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The Oregon and Washington State Society of American Foresters are two of 33 multi-state/state societies that make up the national body known as the Society of American Foresters, and is composed of professional foresters and forest technicians from Oregon and western and central Washington.

Since 1900, the Society of American Foresters has been dedicated to improving the health and productivity of America's forests. SAF provides information and networking opportunities to prepare its nearly 18,000 members for the challenges and the changes that face natural resource professionals.

The Society of American Foresters (SAF) is the national scientific and educational organization representing the forestry profession in the United States. Founded in 1900 by Gifford Pinchot, it is the largest professional society for foresters in the world. SAF members include natural resource professionals in public and private settings, researchers, CEOs, administrators, educators, and students.

Foresters' Fund Information
Foresters' Fund grant deadlines are quickly approaching. For guidelines, ideas, forms, and more, please go to Members Only.

forestry fun

I Want to be a Forester
Are you considering a career in forestry? Here are three critical steps you need to take to get on your way.

Forestry Facts
The average American uses about 750 pounds of paper every year. The US has approximately the same amount of land covered by trees as it did in 1907. Do you know how many millions of seedlings are planted in the US each day?

Top Ten Forestry Advances
The Society of American Foresters has compiled a "top ten" list of forestry-related advances in the United States over the past century.

what's new in oregon saf

Letter to Senator Ron Wyden from SAF President Tommy Thompson and OSAF State Chair Mark Vomocil
The letter is OSAF's response to Senator Wyden's proposed legislation regarding management of federal forest lands in Oregon. The legislative title is Oregon Forest Restoration and Old Growth Protection Act. If adopted as currently proposed, the legislation would have far-reaching impacts on federal forests and the management of them, both in the short run and the long run. Download it here.

OSAF 2008 Annual Meeting, May 7-9, Eugene
This year's theme was "Building the Future with Oregon's Forests: Policies and Tools for Emerging Issues". Did you miss the meeting? It was well-attended with excellent presentations. Read them here.

what's new in washington saf

WSSAF Second Quarter Report
The second quarter report is available for downloading. Download it from the Members Only page (Word document).