Allegheny SAF

Serving Forests and Foresters of PA WV NJ MD DE

PO Box 667 Honey Brook, PA 19344 USA

The Allegheny SAF has a membership of 1,100 professional foresters in the five states of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. 

Since 1900, the Society of American Foresters has provided access to information and networking opportunities to prepare members for the challenges and the changes that face natural resource professionals.

About Us

The Allegheny SAF has a membership of 720 professional foresters in the five states of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. 

Since 1900, the Society of American Foresters has provided access to information and networking opportunities to prepare members for the challenges and the changes that face natural resource professionals. 

Allegheny SAF Divisions

There are four Divisions that make up the Allegheny Society of American Foresters: Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New Jersey and Maryland/Delaware. As part of that, there are an additional seven Pennsylvania Chapters. Visit the Division webpage or website where you can contact officers, discover events and other information.

SAF Core Values

  • Forests are a fundamental source of global health and human welfare,

  • Forests must be sustained through simultaneously meeting environmental, economic, and community aspirations and needs,

  • Foresters are dedicated to sound forest management and conservation, and

  • Foresters serve landowners and society by providing sound knowledge and professional management skills

Mission Statement

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.