SAF is the premier scientific & educational organization representing forestry & natural resource professionals in the US. Follows/RTs are not endorsements. Thriving forests. Essential resources. Strong communities. Evolving Forest Management since 1900. The mission of the Society of American Foresters is to advance sustainable management of forest resources through science, education, and technology, promoting professional excellence while ensuring the continued health, integrity, and use of forests to benefit society in perpetuity.