Forestry as a Major
Getting Started in Forestry
Deciding to pursue an education in forest resources is the first step to a rewarding career. Here are some other things to consider.
SAF-Accredited Professional Forestry Degree Programs
Since 1935, SAF has accredited forestry degree programs at the baccalaureate level and higher. Currently, 48 institutions of higher learning offer more than 100 accredited degree options. See what’s new at a program near you.
SAF-Recognized Forest Technology Degree Programs
In 1984, SAF established a modified program of quality assurance for associate degree programs in forest technology. More than 25 programs in the US and Canada offer recognized two-year degree options.
Choose Forestry: Career Brochure (PDF brochure)
Find the answers to the most asked questions about the forestry profession – What is forestry? What does a forester do? What does it take to be a forester? Where should I go to school? Where do foresters work? How much do foresters make? Is there a great demand for foresters?
Student Membership in SAF
As a forestry student, you are eligible for membership in an SAF student chapter. Learn about the benefits of involvement in YOUR professional society!
Careers in Forestry and Natural Resources
With the many facets of forestry today, jobs are myriad—forest science, urban forestry, forest conservation, forest ecology, forest biology, environmental technology, biotechnology, and wood and paper sciences are a few options available. Visit the Careers in Forestry and Natural Resources website for a sample of the amazingly diverse and enriching careers in the world of forestry and natural resource management and science
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