Georgia Division, Southeastern Society, Society of American Foresters

Chattahoochee Chapter to host Walk in the Forest Event - Help Needed!

On Saturday, November 7, 2009, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Chattahoochee Chapter of the Society of American Foresters (SAF) and Stone Mountain Memorial Association are hosting A Walk in the Forest for Metro-Atlanta Scouts to help Boy and Girl Scouts earn the Forestry Merit Badge, Webelos Forester Activity Pin, Earth Connections Badge or Wildlife Interest Project Award. Additional information plus flyer.

Savannah Chapter to Host Fundraiser to Benefit Fellow Forester

Rick Simonin, a longtime forester in the Savannah area, has recently been diagnosed with cancer. This fundraiser has been coordinated to provide funds for Rick's medical expenses. Additional information and contact information.

SAF State Society Success Stories

On April 16, 2009, five members of the Pine Mountain Chapter, SAF, met at the Environmental Learning Center at Oxbow Meadows Environmental Park in south Columbus, GA. The Center is planning new public programs on the plants and animals found in the bottomlands along the Chattahoochee River at the "fall line" (where the piedmont meets the coastal plain). They plan to continue with their popular school programs. Read the entire success story here!

1Q 2009 GASAF Executive Committee Meeting

The first GASAF Executive Committee meeting for 2009 occurred on Monday, February 9 in conjunction with the SESAF Organizational Effectiveness Workshop in Tifton, GA. Please contact Chair Tim Lowrimore () for additional information. Download the minutes of the meeting here (pdf).

2009 National SAF Convention

The SAF National Convention is coming to Orlando in 2009. Your help is needed.

Volunteer your time and talents at the convention.

Donate items to the Foresters' Fund silent auction.

Visit the conference website for more information.

Georgia Water Management Plan

The first-ever Georgia Comprehensive State-wide Water Management Plan has been approved by the Water Council. Additional information and forestry related presentations available here.

cf bumper sticker Registered Forester Bumper Sticker

Available at the GA Division SAF annual meetings and through registration for those interested in proudly supporting their profession.

Georgia Division - Society of American Foresters
P.O. Box 2945, LaGrange, GA 30241
P: 706.845.9085 F: 706.883.8215
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