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Organizations / Associations in Forestry

Associations that promote and lobby for trees, forest owners and forestry...

Associations for Forestry Trade and Landowners
Trade and landowner associations from your Forestry About.com Guide.

American Chestnut Foundation
The ACF is dedicated to the restoration of the American Chestnut through scientific breeding and cooperative research.

American Conifer Society
A society dedicated to the development, conservation, and propagation of conifers.

American Forest and Paper Association
AF&PA is the national trade association for the forest products industry....

American Forest Foundation
The organization responsible for the Tree Farm System and Project Learning Tree.

American Forests
A great source on tree panting and national projects involving tree planting.

Association of Consulting Foresters
This is a organization with a commitment to quality forestry for the benefit of the general public.

Forest Landowners Association, Inc.
This organization has been in existence since since 1941 (once known as Forest Farmer) and has a directory that is a must have in the South.  It caters to southern states but has application and information that can be used throughout America...

National Association of State Foresters
You have a State Forester.  Look him up and take advantage of his service.

Society of American Foresters - Online
This SAF site represents the forestry profession and issues important to the practice of forestry.   These issues are explained and they throw in a little info about forestry as well. A great looking site...

The National Arbor Day Foundation
Another great source on tree panting, tree care and national projects involving tree planting.

Tree Farm System
The original system that promotes multiple-use on non-industrial forest property.

One of the best sources for tree and forestry help is your local Association...
One of the best sources for tree and forestry help is your local Association of Conservation Districts. Every forest owner can become a conservation district user and member. If you own forestland or have woodlands in association with your farming operation, you have a great forestry information resource in NACD.

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