The GRCC Student Chapter of the Society of American Foresters is grounded in a strong sense of community service and sound science. Our chapter is an inclusive group of active, motivated and talented individuals committed to upholding the highest levels of professional ethics in the advancement of Forestry.  We have been nationally recognized for excellence.  The goals of the Green River Community College Student Chapter are education, knowledge, experience, and fun.

                                                    SAF 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.


                                                                  Principles and Pledges 


1.    Foresters have a responsibility to manage land for both current and future generations.  We pledge to practice and advocate management that will maintain the long-term capacity of the land to provide the variety of materials, uses, and values desired by landowners and society.

2.    Society must respect forest landowners' rights and correspondingly, landowners have a land stewadship responsibility to society.  We pledge to practice and advocate forest management in accordance with landowner objectives and professional standards, and to advise landowners of the consequences of deviating from such standards.

3.    Sound science is the foundation of the forestry profession.  We pledge to strive for continuous improvement of our methods and our personal knowledge and skills; to perform only those services for which we are qualified; and in the biological, physical and social sciences to use the most appropriate data, methods, and technology.

4.    Public policy related to forests must be based on both scientific principles and societal values.  We pledge to use our knowledge and skills to help formulate sound forest policies and laws; to challenge and correct untrue statements about forestry; and to foster dialogue among foresters, other professionals, landowners, and the public regarding forest policies.

5.    Honest and open communication, coupled with respect for information given in confidence, is essential to good service.  We pledge to always present, to the best of our ability, accurate and complete information; to indicate on whose behalf any public statements are made; to fully discole and resove any existing or potential conflicts of interests; and to keep proprietary information confidential unless the appropriate person authorizes its disclosure.

6.   Professional and civic behavior must be based on honesty, fairness, good will, and respect for the law.  We pledge to conduct ourselves in a civil and dignified manner; to respect the needs, contributions, and viewpoints of others; and to give due credits to others for their methods, ideas, or assistance. 

GRCC Student Chapter SAF
12401 SE 320th Street
Auburn, Washington 98092-3699