Society of American Foresters

Its mission statement declares that it seeks to "advance the science, education, 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".

[8] It also publishes an annual college guide to help secondary school students and guidance counselors become better informed about career opportunities in forestry and natural resources.

[15] Forest Science, in print since 1955, is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published bimonthly: February, April, June, August, October, and December.

State societies of SAF hold annual or semi-annual meetings to advance networking among members, review recent scientific findings, conduct continuing forestry education, and plan local outreach activities.

The location of the national convention rotates around the United States to make it easier for SAF members from different parts of the country to attend.

Named for the influential German forester Wilhelm Philipp Daniel Schlich, the award recognizes broad and outstanding contributions to the field of forestry with emphasis on policy and national or international activities.

Notable winners of the Schlich Memorial Award include Franklin D. Roosevelt (1935), Gifford Pinchot (1940), Henry S. Graves (1944), William B. Greeley (1946), Ralph Hosmer (1950), Tom Gill (1954), Richard E. McArdle (1962), and John R. McGuire (1984).

"[24] Notable winners of the Gifford Pinchot Medal include Henry S. Graves (1950), Raphael Zon (1952), Earle H. Clapp (1960), and Edward P. Cliff (1973).

[25] Notable Fellows include William B. Greeley (1918), Bernhard Eduard Fernow (1918), Austin Cary (1924), Lyle F. Watts (1945), Edward P. Cliff (1963), and John R. McGuire (1973).