SAF Activities
SAF has taken the following steps to actively promote diversity and inclusion:
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Adopted the Diversity and Inclusion Policy, which serves as a guidepost and impetus for SAF diversity and inclusion programs and activities.
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Adopted the
Anti-Harassment Policy to help build and sustain a welcoming and inclusive culture by clearly articulating that harassment of any kind will not be tolerated.
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Launched a
Diversity and Inclusion Working Group (F3) to broaden the discussion of these issues, spur action at the local level, and identify opportunities and resources to help SAF continue to evolve.
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Created a
Diversity Leadership Award to recognize individual excellence in diversity promotion and advancement.
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Expanded the
Student Diversity Scholar Program to more students to promote leadership and create community within SAF by encouraging the involvement in the profession of a variety of people.
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Forged a partnership with the US Forest Service and the National Association of University Forest Resource Programs to better understand how to foster a culture of inclusion in the profession. The report "
Increasing Talent Through Increasing Diversity" provides key steps and recommendations to help attract and retain talent in forest resource management.
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Established the
Mollie Beattie Visiting Scholar in Forest Policy Program to support one graduate student, post-doctoral student, faculty, or early career professional in forestry or related natural resource disciplines. Applicants from underrepresented groups in natural resources professions will be given priority.
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Continued to foster relationships and networking opportunities for international students and early-career professionals through the
Gregory Award, which helps bring these individuals to the SAF National Convention.