Statement of Society of American Foresters (SAF) on the Election of Donald Trump

SAF President Clark Seely said today, “The Society of American Foresters’ 12,000 members nationwide look forward to working with President-elect Trump and the new Congress and providing the scientific and best practice information that allows America’s forests to thrive. Our mission is to advance sustainable management of forest resources through science, education, and technology. We will work with the Trump administration and Congress to sustain the many economic, environmental, and social benefits forests can and do provide. These include healthy rural economies, renewable forest products, clean air and water, wildlife habitat, and recreation.  We remain committed to creating opportunities for our broad and diverse membership to engage on these issues.”

The SAF Board, staff and members are ready to work with the Trump Administration during this period of transition to provide the information needed to develop and implement strategies that enhance forest health and productivity and deliver on the desire of SAF Founder Gifford Pinchot, “to provide the greatest good for the greatest number in the long run.”