Join the Society of American Foresters
Join SAF
You are a part of a dynamic industry, affecting the health and well-being of our future. Your work impacts the face of the planet. Yet, as a natural resource professional, you face unique challenges. Meet those challenges and make a difference in your career and the world.Build your knowledge base
Discover the latest research and groundbreaking science with peer-reviewed journals. Get perspectives on the issues facing our forests and the people who manage them. Learn the latest techniques in silviculture, urban and community forestry, wildlife management geospatial technologies, entomology and pathology.
Receive specialized region-specific information regarding applied forestry and policy with one of our regional journals. Study soils, biometry, disease tree physiology and much more.
Then, learn about industry changes relating to jobs, events and “How-tos.” Every month, you can stay abreast of the trends, influencers and the policies affecting your work.
Need more resources? Search among the 11,700 articles available online. Instantly access credible scientific and technical information on topics from ecology to wildfire management and much more. Or read one of the numerous books published by SAF.
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Craft your career
Take control of your career with SAF’s online Career Center and the online community forums. Use Safnet.org to network, find jobs, and share best practices and expertise.
Then give your career a competitive advantage with continuing forestry education. Take advantage of the nation’s largest calendar of forestry and natural resource meetings and seminars that can contribute to your Continuing Forestry Education credits.
Track your training with our online CFE management system and maintain your professional credentials within the Certified Forester program and state licensure.
Not a Certified Forester? Distinguish yourself with a commitment to high standards of practice and continuing education by earning your certification. And, with specialized programs such as Auditor and Candidate Certified Forester, you make yourself even more attractive to employers who require qualified experts.
Go even further by participating in the Leadership Academy where you can learn more about communications, management and leading organizations.
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Influence the industry
Make the most of your membership by playing a part in the Society of American Foresters. National and local units need your help — giving you the chance to build connections, develop new skills and broaden your influence.
What are you interested in? There may be a Working Group perfect for you. Working Groups develop educational programs, host regional meeting and focus on current forestry-related issues.
Don’t forget the National Convention. Every year, you could be part of the premier forestry management event featuring more than 150 technical and scientific sessions, a job fair, exhibits and much, much more. Take part in roundtable discussions, get your questions answered and mingle among more than 1500 industry leaders.
Stay informed
How are national and local policy affecting your job? Find out every week through the Policy Update E-newsletter. The SAF staff actively participates in the world of forest policy on behalf of the profession. Make SAF?your single source for all things policy related.
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Join now and save
By joining, your membership brings you access to hundreds of opportunities available in this dynamic profession. Become a member today and get discounts on the resources, merchandise and events you need to meet those challenges. One simple fee brings you so much. Connect with vibrant people all across the country who deal with the issues and challenges you face each day. Click on "Join Now." We’ll help you get started.
