Sometimes, the transition from college life to the life of a professional forester can be a frightening thought. Luckily, SAF provides their students with a competitive advantage. By joining SAF you can:
Enhance your professionals skills
Build networks with experienced natural resource professionals
Identify potential employers
Gain exposure to a variety of specialty fields within the profession
Have access to information and resources to facilitate your schoolwork
Acquire a unique edge in today's competitive job market
Local Membership
Everyone is welcome to attend our meetings, at no cost. These meetings are a great way to meet fellow forestry students, meet our school's professors, network with our guest speakers, and have some fun. We do have a student membership package available for $10 a year. With this membership you get:
Invitations to special members only events
A $10 gift certificate to Appalachian Ski and Outdoors for every $100 you spend at the store
To become a member of Penn State's student SAF chapter stop by a meeting or email Ben Gamble for more details at bmg180@psu.edu.
A student membership can be purchased from the SAF national office for only $35.00. This greatly discounted membership provides students with:
A one year subscription to the Journal of Forestry, which is the most widely read forestry periodical in the world
A one year subscription to The Forestry Source - SAF's newspaper that covers the latest critical issues affecting natural resources
Access to the members only section of SAF's web page, which provides you with the latest forestry and policy news, SAF press releases, journal highlights, and classified ads
A complimentary insurance policy that provides you with $18,000 in accidental death and dismemberment insurance coverage
-To become a national SAF member you can register online (Click Here for online National Membership Application)
-Or pick up a membership application by contacting either Dr. Wiant at hvw3@psu.edu or Mike Powell at mjp175@psu.edu.
To return to Penn State's SAF home page, click on the logo below.
This page was last updated on
September 12, 2006