to advance forest science, technology, practice, education, and a conservation ethic to benefit society

About Us

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.

2010 Leadership Conference

All SAF members from Washington State, Oregon and Inland Empire were invited to participate in this year's Leadership Conference, held at Pack Forest January 28-30. Download the presentations here.

What's New in Washington SAF

Destination La Conner!
The 2010 Washington State Society of American Foresters annual meeting will be held in the historic waterfront village of La Conner in Skagit County. Mark the dates May 12-14 on your calendar for this fun and informative meeting. The North Puget Sound Chapter will be your host for this event. More information here.

Northwest Forestry Network

Your Link to Forestry Professionals
Media and elected officials: Click here to access the Network of forestry professionals who are available to share their perspectives with you.

What's New in Oregon SAF

OSAF 2010 Annual Conference, April 7-9, 2010, Linn County Fairgrounds
The Marys Peak chapter of the Oregon Society of American Foresters (OSAF) invites all interested forestry professionals to explore "Forestry from the Ground Up" at the OSAF annual meeting in Albany, Oregon on April 7-9, 2010. Come and learn new technology and management ideas from the ground up. We have assembled more than 40 of the leading Oregon forestry experts and instructed them to put together presentations and field trips that are both practical and cutting edge. This is one OSAF annual meeting you cannot afford to miss! Download the registration packet here (pdf). Save money by registering by March 12!

Practical Applications of Wildlife Management on Working Forests Workshop
A December 2 joint meeting of the SAF and the Wildlife Society in Eugene covered an broad range of topics and tools for managing wildlife on working forests. Download the presentations here.