SAF National Awards Program: Sir William Schlich Memorial Award Grant

SAF National Awards Program: Sir William Schlich Memorial Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society of American Foresters (SAF)
Amount: More than US $500
Last Updated: December 03, 2025

Summary

The SAF National Awards Program includes the Sir William Schlich Memorial Award, which honors exceptional contributions to forestry, particularly in policy and international activities. Presented biennially at the SAF National Convention, it features a $500 honorarium, complimentary registration, and up to $500 for travel expenses. This award commemorates Sir William Schlich's significant role in advancing forestry education and practices in the 19th century, promoting sustainable management of forest resources.

Overview

Note: 1) The award is by nomination. Nominations for the SAF National Awards will close on the date indicated above. 2) This award is presented in even-numbered years at the SAF National Convention. About SAF We are the organization that represents forestry professionals and provides leadership to ensure that all members of the profession achieve excellence in sustainable forestry and natural resource management. National Awards Program Through our 15 national awards (and Fellow and Presidential Field Forester awards), SAF celebrates and honors scientists, researchers, educators, innovators, leaders, communicators, field foresters, employers, local SAF units, and others that have made significant impact on forestry in the United States and internationally. Forest Science and Technology Awards Award in Forest ScienceBarrington Moore Memorial Award in Biological ScienceTechnology Transfer Award Communications Awards Outstanding Forestry Journalism AwardW. D. Hagenstein Communicator Award Leadership Awards Cultural and Community Engagement AwardEmployer Leadership AwardOutstanding Local Unit Achievement AwardStudent Leadership Award Professional Development Awards Carl Alwin Schenck AwardGifford Pinchot MedalHonorary MembershipJohn A. Beale Memorial AwardSir William Schlich Memorial AwardYoung Forester Leadership Award Sir William Schlich Memorial Award This award recognizes broad and outstanding contributions to the field of forestry with emphasis on, but not limited to, policy and national or international activities. The award is presented in even-numbered years at the SAF National Convention and includes a $500 honorarium, complimentary SAF convention registration, and up to $500 to cover travel expenses. About Sir William Schlich Sir William Schlich, a 19th-century English forester, is remembered for his efforts to advance forestry education and practices. From 1867 to 1885 he was a member of the Royal Indian Forest Service, working to establish British timber reserves in its colonial possessions. He is known for having the greatest impact on British forestry in the early years of 20th century. To advance modern forestry practices, Schlich wrote a five-volume work, The Manual of Forestry. Education played a large role in Schlich's life. He established the forestry department of the Royal Indian Engineering College at Coopers Hill, and he founded the School of Forestry at Oxford in 1905. These two institutions have been instrumental in the training of the majority of British foresters who have served throughout the world.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Must be a current member of SAF. Criteria Nominees must demonstrate: Outstanding demonstration of work done to enhance the effects of forestry in national or international activities.Outstanding contributions in the field of policy. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Ineligibility

Nominees shall not have won any other SAF national science awards within five years of this nomination.