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Welcome to the Society of American Foresters' Online Newroom. We know you depend on information that is timely, accurate, and reliable-whether it's background or scientific information, an interview with a forester, or a comment on SAF policy.

The nation trusts foresters with one of its most valuable natural resources. You can trust us for accurate information. Whether you need news tips, research data, or expert interviews, SAF will serve you with the most accurate information around. Contact Christopher Whited, SAF's Senior Director, Marketing & Membership at (301) 897-8720, ext. 110, or via e-mail at whitedc@safnet.org .

Farm Bill Important to Forestry in the US (January 2007)

Forester Named USFS Chief (January 2007)

Eight Individuals Win National Forestry Awards (October 2006)

Society of American Foresters Announces Recipients of the Presidential Field Forester Award (October, 2006)

First-Ever Study Shows Complete Picture of Forest Service Litigation (June, 2006)

Forest Recovery Bill Passes the House with Key Provisions that Promote Forest Recovery (May, 2006)

Forest Recovery Bill has Key Additions Critical for Nation's Forests (March, 2006)

Washington DC Forester Elected to Board of National Forestry Organization (November, 2005)

Alabama Forester Elected to Board of National Forestry Organization (November, 2005)

Director of Colorado State Parks Elected to Board of National Forestry Organization (November, 2005)

Idaho Forester Elected to Board of National Forestry Organization (November, 2005)

McMahon Elected Vice-President to Board of National Forestry Organization(November, 2005)

National Organization Identifies Outstanding Contributors to Forestry (November, 2005)

Forestry Organization to Honor Nation's Best Field Foresters (November, 2005)

Society of American Foresters Testifies on GAO Report, Calls Reforestation a Responsibility (April 7, 2005)

Earth Day Heroes: Forests for Humanity knows that trees are homes for people too! (April, 2005)

SAF's President Comments on FY 2006 Budget Proposal (February 11, 2005)

Brown Elected Vice-President of the Society of American Foresters; Four Council Members and 29 Fellows Also Elected (November 2, 2004)

Book Shares Wisdom of Watershed Grandmasters (October 27, 2004)

Calling for Presentations at the Nation’s Premier Forestry Meeting (October 22, 2004)

Forestry Organization to Honor Nation’s Best Field Foresters (September 14, 2004)

National Organization Identifies Outstanding Contributors to Forestry (August 17, 2004)

Foresters Testify in Support of Family Forests (July 20, 2004)

Collaboration Vital to Success of Healthy Forests Restoration Act (June 24, 2004)

Handbook Helps At-Risk Communities Better Prepare for Wildfires (April 7, 2004)

Edmonton to Host International Gathering of Foresters (March 3, 2004)

Forest Appeals and Litigation Hint at Broader Problem (March 2, 2004)

Healthy Forests Bill an Important First Step (November 21, 2003)

Calling for Presentations Under Two Flags (November 18, 2003)

Helms Elected Vice-President of the Society of American Foresters (November 10, 2003)

Allowing Forest Managers to Manage the Forests (September 15, 2003)

National Organization Names Outstanding Contributors to Forestry (August 21, 2003)

Forestry Organization to Honor Nation’s Best Field Foresters (July 30, 2003)

USDA Partners with Foresters to Assist Forest Landowners (July 17, 2003)

Portland Field Seminar to Help Foresters Get a Handle on Technology (July 1, 2003)

Congressional Action Needed to Give Foresters the Tools to Address Forest Health (June 25, 2003)

Leading Forestry Research Journal Focuses on Remote Sensing (June 19, 2003)

Forest Certification Auditing Workshop Added to Sustainability Conference (June 9, 2003)

Goergen to Lead Society of American Foresters (May 27, 2003)

Foresters Urge Immediate Congressional Action to Address Forest Health (April 29, 2003)

SAF National Convention's Science Program Online Allows for Better Searching and Planning (April 29,2003)

Conference Devoted to Making Sustainable Forestry Work (April 14, 2003)

Foresters to Descend on Washington (April 11, 2003)

Proceedings of World's Largest Annual Educational Meeting of Foresters Now Available (April 10, 2003)

Alabama A&M University Forestry Program Celebrates Accreditation (April 1, 2003)

Forestry Technicians With a Four-Year Degree Now Eligible for Certified Forester Status (March 31, 2003)

Forestry Organization Continues Search for New Executive Vice-President (February 14, 2003)

Foresters to Descend on Buffalo (January 15, 2003)

Seminars Help Field Foresters Handle the Technology (January 9, 2003)

Forestry Organization Begins Search for New Executive Vice-President (December 11, 2002)

Presenting Research at the World’s Largest Educational Forestry Conference (December 10, 2002)

Goergen Appointed Interim Executive Vice-President of National Forestry Organization (November 22, 2002)

Beuter Elected Vice-President of the Society of American Foresters (November 6, 2002)

Banzhaf to Leave Top Post at Society of American Foresters (October 11, 2002)

Forestry Organization to Honor Field Foresters (September 12, 2002)

Forestry Organization to Enhance Certified Forester Program (September 5, 2002)

Op/Ed: Taking the Long-Term View to Address Forest Health (August 29, 2002)

Congress Needs Long Term View to Address Forest Health Crisis (August 29, 2002)

Foresters to Descend on Winston-Salem (August 14, 2002)

Forestry Organization Recognizes Outstanding Contributors (August 2, 2002)

Op/Ed: The Truth about Forest Fires (July 18, 2002)

New Book Examines the Relationship of Forestry and Wildlife (June 19, 2002)

Forest Service Report Highlights Bureaucratic Gridlock (June 11, 2002)

Field Seminar to Provide Hands-On Forestry Technology Instruction and Training (May 29, 2002)

Foresters Praise Signing of Farm Bill (May 13, 2002)

Foresters Urge Congress, President to Approve Farm Bill (May 2, 2002)

Charter Forests Can Help Us Learn How to Alleviate Forest Management Gridlock (April 25, 2002)

A Unique Record of a Unique Convention (April 10, 2002)

Farm Bill Must Be a Priority (February 14, 2002)

Hornbeck is New Editor of Northern Journal of Applied Forestry (January 11, 2002)

Government Study Says Southern Forests Properly Managed, But Threatened by Urban Sprawl (November 26, 2001)

Statement by the Society of American Foresters Regarding the National Tragedy and Its Effects on the SAF National Convention (September 12, 2001)

Urgent Update—Modified Convention Announced (September 11, 2001)

SAF National Convention Modified (September 11, 2001)

Foresters Support Administration's Effort to Modify Ban on Roadless Areas (May 4, 2001)

Administration Should Settle Roadless Area Lawsuits and Protect Roadless Areas (April 27, 2001)

Dale Bosworth Named Chief of Forest Service (April 12, 2001)

Forestry Organization Calls for Long-Term Commitment to Fire Plan (March 29, 2001)

Roadless Policy is Bad for National Forests (November 13, 2000)

The Foresters Are Coming, The Foresters Are Coming... (October 24, 2000)

Wood Exhibit Links Wood Products to Sustainable Forestry (September 21, 2000)

Foresters Supportive of Administration Report on Wildfire (September 12, 2000)

Forestry Organization Calls on Clinton Administration to Restore Lands Damaged by Forest Fires (August 18, 2000)

Forestry Organization Says Forest Fires Could Have Been Prevented (August 11, 2000)

Forestry Organization Shares GAO's Concern Over EPA Water Quality Proposal (June 28, 2000)

Report from Forestry Organizations Uncovers Faulty Science from EPA (June 15, 2000)

Forestry Organizations to Release Report Questioning EPA Data: EPA Apparently Hearing the Message (June 9, 2000)

SAF Book is Double Award Winner at Washington Book Publishers Award Ceremony (June 5, 2000)

SAF Book and Website Receive Excel Gold Awards (June 5, 2000)

Foresters Celebrate 100 Years of Growth (March 31, 2000)

Forest Scientists Voice Opposition to EPA's Water Quality Regulations (March 23, 2000)

Society of American Foresters Applaud US Forest Service's Long-term Transportation Policy, Caution for Budget Reality (March 2, 2000)

Michelle Mauthe Harvey Appointed Director of Science and Education at the Society of American Foresters (February 11, 2000)

Public Service Announcements

Society of American Foresters Radio Public Service Announcements (March 1, 2000)