SAF: Young Forester Leadership Award Grant

The SAF Young Forester Leadership Award honors exceptional leadership among young forestry professionals under 40, recognizing their contributions to forestry initiatives. This award, presented at the SAF national convention, includes a $500 honorarium, complimentary registration, and up to $500 for travel expenses. The Society of American Foresters promotes sustainable forest management and supports forestry professionals through education, technology, and partnerships, ensuring the health and integrity of forests for future generations.

Society Of American Foresters is active and engaged on a wide variety of issues that impact both public and private forests, rural and urban environments, and all landscapes in between. Although specific topic areas may shift, SAF is committed to advancing policies and partnerships that support sustainable forest management and empower forestry and natural resources professionals.
The Young Forester Leadership Award recognizes outstanding leadership by a young forestry professional in the development and promotion of an individual program or project, or for a sustained leadership role benefiting the practice of forestry and SAF.
The award is presented at the SAF national convention and includes a honorarium of $500, complimentary convention registration, and up to $500 is available to cover travel expenses.

Eligibility

Nominees must be SAF members. Nominees must be under 40 years of age at close of nomination due date.
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