The Appalachian Society of American Foresters (ApSAF) Leadership provides direction within ApSAF to ensure the achievement of its mission to:
Advance the science, technology, education, and practice of forestry;
Enhance the competency of its members;
Establish professional excellence; and
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.
The APSAF Proforestation Position Statement outlines the ways in which a spectrum of forest stewardship strategies contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation, provide services and products for society, and sustain resilient forests for future generations.
“In small towns, people know each other, care about each other, and help each other out. That’s what ApSAF is all about. Whether you participate at the chapter, division or society level, you make our small town what it is, the place to deliver locally on the SAF mission, to connect with friends and colleagues, to keep up with scientific developments, and – most importantly for some – to develop your career.”
K.P. Funderburke, Jr. Educational Endowment Fund
The APSAF Educational Endowment Fund helps support students to attend APSAF annual meetings, leadership workshops or the National SAF Convention. The endowment also supports active APSAF members to attend leadership workshops, educational training sessions, or symposia. Click the Google Form link below to complete and submit an application to the KP Funderburke Endowment. Applications must be received by the current chair of the KPF/Foresters Fund & Grants no later than 3 weeks before the start of the event.
APSAF Project Funds
The APSAF organization provides financial assistance to local SAF units, local SAF volunteer leaders, individual members, and other related organizations for achieving the goals of the Society.