The Society of American Foresters 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 and includes nearly 18,000 professionals who are dedicated to improving the health and productivity of forests. The mission of the Society of American Foresters is to advance the science, education, 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.

Below is a directory of SAF's State/Unit contacts. Not all states are listed. The person for your state would be your first point of contact to find out if there are SAF members in your state who might be willing to help train your team for the Invitational. By visiting SAF's web site you can find out more about the Society and their on-going programs.

The following Society of American Foresters contact in your state may be able to assist you in locating a professional forester from your state who can help train your team for the Invitational: