We are the Society of American Foresters (SAF) Student Chapter at Oregon State University, a professional organization dedicated to education and scientific pursuit in the field of natural resources. As a student chapter, we help student members stay connected with the larger, national organization, provide settings for professional networking, and promote discussion and camaraderie with peers. Undergraduate and graduate students alike are welcome to attend our meetings and become members of our chapter. We strongly encourage interested students to become official SAF members.

In addition to bi-weekly meetings and College of Forestry events, SAF at OSU sends student attendees to the annual, national, and regional SAF conferences, runs a private Christmas tree farm at Peavy Arboretum, and supports the annual College of Forestry career fair.

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 501 (c) (3). SAF members include natural resource professionals in public and private settings, researchers, CEOs, administrators, educators, and students.