2019 SAF National Convention
October 19, 2019 • Full Article
SAF National Convention
Louisville, Kentucky • October 30-November 3, 2019
Washington State
Event Feature: Family Forest Field Day
July 12, 2019 • Full Article
Steve Stinson Legacy Family Forest Field Day
Sponsored By: Washington State University Forestry Extension - Southwest, Washington Tree Farm Program, Washington State Society of American Foresters, Washington Farm Forestry
Debra and Richard Pine Named 2019 Tree Farmers of the Year
June 5, 2019 • Full Article
O'Neill Pine Company owners Debra and Richard Pine were named the 2019 Tree Farmers of the Year by the Washington Tree Farm Program. Debra and Richard Pine were honored at the Washington Farm and Forestry Association's annual meeting in May.
Event Feature: Golden Member Appreciation Luncheon
June 5, 2019 • Full Article
Join us to honor WSSAF Golden Members at the traditional Golden Member Appreciation Luncheon!
All Washington State SAF members are invited to honor our 50-year Golden Members. The Golden Member Appreciation Luncheon is open to all Washington State SAF members, friends, and guests, and is a great opportunity to socialize with your forestry colleagues.
New 2019 Golden Members to be honored and presented are:
WSSAF Foundation Board Scholarship Recipients for 2019-2020
March 29, 2019 • Full Article
The Washington State Society of American Foresters (WSSAF) Foundation is continuing to award scholarships to community college and university students excited about pursuing careers in forestry. Since 2011, the Foundation has awarded scholarships totaling $25,000 to 21 bright and worthy students.
Scholarships for the upcoming academic year of 2019 – 2020 are being awarded to Colleen Purefoy ($2,000), and Gustavo Segura ($1,000).
2019 WSSAF Annual Meeting: April 3-5
March 18, 2019 • Full Article
Forest/Watershed Restoration: Policy, Principles, and Practice
April 3-5, 2019
Red Lion Hotel, Port Angeles, WA
2019 WFFA Annual Meeting & Field Tour
March 17, 2019 • Full Article
20th Anniversary of Forest and Fish – Past, Present & Future
May 2-4: Silverdale - 2019 WFFA Annual Meeting - 20th Anniversary of Forest and Fish - Past, Present & Future - Co-hosted by the Olympic, South Sound and Grays Harbor Chapters
There's an App For That! Forest Restoration and Management in Eastern WA
June 1, 2017 • Full Article
SAF Accredits Three University of Washington Degree Programs
February 8, 2017 • Full Article
As of January 1, 2017, the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences (SEFS) at the UW has been accredited by SAF for the Masters of Forest Resources and two undergraduate Bachelor of Science (B.S.) options within the Environmental Science and Resource Management degree. The Sustainable Forest Management option has been granted initial accreditation and the Natural Resource and Environmental Management option has been granted provisional accreditation.
Tom Westergreen Awarded Regional Outstanding Inspector of the Year
February 6, 2017 • Full Article
In recognition for his exceptional work as a Tree Farm Inspector and his outreach efforts in promoting sustainable forestry across Washington State, Tom Westergreen received the Regional Outstanding Inspector of the Year 2017 award from the American Tree Farm System (ATFS).
“I was very surprised the local committee nominated me,” Westergreen said. “It’s very kind of them to recognize the work I have done over the years.”