Forestry Technicians

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