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The Roots of Forestry™ - Research has Never Been Easier – The Roots of Forestry is the exclusive home to SAF's journal archives. This online archive encompasses all 5 of SAF's periodical journals – Journal of Forestry, Forest Science, and the Northern, Southern, and Western Journals of Applied Forestry – from 1902-1999.
The Roots of Forestry gives you access to nearly 100 years of forestry literature comprising approximately 11,750 articles across more than 1,440 issues. Whether you're looking to rediscover the writings of forestry pioneers such as Gifford Pinchot and Aldo Leopold, or to review silviculture practices of yesterday that still have application value today, it's all just a click away!
To learn more about The Roots of Forestry, click here www.rootsofforestry.org
Since 1900, SAF has promoted and advanced forestry professionals in all segments of the profession-government, industry, academia, consulting, and nonprofit organizations.
Join the Society of American Foresters and gain access to a wealth of resources that will save you time and money. You'll stay informed about the complex world of natural resources, be it research, legislation, education, or new technology. Plus, you'll have access to discounts on publications, educational programs, forest products and services, insurance, and more.
For just 19 cents* a day, you can reap the enriching benefits of membership in the Society of American Foresters.
*Applies to introductory annual rate for first five years of membership.
SAF offers an ever-growing array of tangible benefits
…and an incredible return on your investment!
Information. SAF's award-winning, nationally acclaimed publication, the Journal of Forestry, is the most widely read forestry periodical in the world. Join SAF and it's a built-in benefit. To keep up to date on current forestry news and the many local and national SAF activities, all members receive The Forestry Source each month and the biweekly E-Forester e-mail newsletter. SAF also publishes Forest Science and the Southern Journal of Applied Forestry, Northern Journal of Applied Forestry, and Western Journal of Applied Forestry available in print and online. SAF is also a respected publisher of forestry-related books, all available at a discount to members.
Active Public Outreach
SAF has a vibrant public outreach program that especially targets media. SAF is proactive in placing the forestry message in the nation's leading newspapers and television and radio outlets. SAF is the public voice of professional forestry.
Career Advancement
If you are looking to make a career move or fill a vacant position, you can count on SAF's classified ads in The Forestry Source or our comprehensive online Career Center. SAF provides leads and openings for the experienced professional as well as the novice.
Comprehensive Network
A great way to learn is from your colleagues. Make connections by participating in a local unit or through e-mail list exchanges that connect you to a network of colleagues from around the globe. An online mentoring program enables students and new professionals to easily gain knowledge from more experienced members.
Money-Saving Benefits and Discounts for Members Only
SAF members are eligible for special rates and discounts on a variety of products and services: automobile insurance and rentals; tree-marking paint; life and disability insurance; GIS software and online training. SAF will continue to add affinity programs as we develop strategic partnerships.
Technical Expertise
SAF's working groups focus on areas such as sustainability and forest certification, urban forestry, wilderness management, recreation, measurements, ecology, geographic information systems, silviculture, and forest production and utilization. Unlimited working group participation is included with your membership. Members gain access to information about upcoming meetings, news, and publishing opportunities related to working group specialty areas.
Policy Resource
SAF is your voice in Washington, DC, and at the local level. The Society closely monitors legislation that affects forestry and represents your
interests on regulatory and legislative issues.
Continuing Education
SAF is your best source for professional development activities, and the only source for continuing forestry education (CFE) credits! Advance your knowledge while you earn credits at national and local conferences and workshops, and online. SAF's national convention is a terrific opportunity to discover new tools, techniques, and strategies to attain positive results at work. SAF now also offers continuing education credits for online quizzes with questions based on content from the Journal of Forestry.
Standards of Excellence
SAF accredits forestry school degree programs to ensure that the integrity of the profession is maintained. SAF members abide by a nationally recognized Code of Ethics. SAF also administers the Certified Forester® program, which confers a national credential that verifies specific levels of education, experience, professional commitment, and competence.
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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 forestry association in the world. The mission of SAF is to advance the science, education, technology, and practice of forestry; to enhance the competency of its members; to establish professional excellence; and to use the knowledge, skills, and conservation ethic of the profession to ensure the continued health and use of forest ecosystems and resources to benefit society.
SAF is a nonprofit organization, meeting the requirements of IRS 501(c)(3). SAF members include public and private practitioners, researchers, administrators, educators, forest technicians, and students. In fact, SAF lists more than 700 job categories and nearly 14,000 different employers among its members. |
Please note that $25 of your national dues provides you with all eight issues of the Journal of Forestry, $15 provides you with SAF's monthly newspaper The Forestry Source. The remainder is for professional programs and services. We recommend that you consult with your tax advisor regarding the amount that might be used for tax purposes. Click here to join SAF today!
We recommend that you consult with your tax advisor regarding the amount that might be used for tax purposes.
Testimonials |
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For me, SAF's greatest value has been to help me network within my profession. Through my membership and active participation, I've developed acquaintances, relationships, and real friendships that have enriched and enhanced both my career and my personal life. SAF is the place where I can act as an individual professional, not representing anyone but myself.
Dan Simonds
Rangeley, Maine
I value the opportunity SAF provides to keep up-to-date with natural resource technology, keep informed and participate in the legislative process, and meet regularly with a wide variety of forestry professionals.
Charles J. Newlon, CF
Wallingford, Pennsylvania
…the forestry profession spans not only ecological functions but also the economic and social aspects [of forests]. SAF provides a rich set of balanced resources for all three.
Teague D. Prichard, CF
Madison, Wisconsin
What I value most about my SAF membership are the resources that are available to me and the ease with which I can keep up to date on
current issues and in contact with others in the forestry profession. The Journal of Forestry, The Forestry Source, The E-Forester, Forest Policy Update and SAF-Member are great resources.
Amy Wiita
Anchorage, Alaska |
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