Foresters

Foresters who work for government agencies can join the American Federation of Government Employees, a union that represents government workers. Many foresters join professional associations such as the Society of American Foresters, Forest Stewards Guild, and the Urban and Community Forestry Society. The USDA Forest Service manages federal forests and grasslands. American Forests is a national nonprofit organization that protects and restores forests. The Canadian Institute of Forestry represents foresters, forest technologists and technicians, ecologists, biologists, educators, and other environmental professionals in Canada.