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 society for foresters in the world.
The mission of the Society of American Foresters 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 the
present and future availability of forest resources to benefit society.
SAF is a nonprofit organization meeting the requirements of IRS501C3.
SAF members include natural resource professionals in public and private
settings, researchers, CEO's, administrators, educators, and students.
