This is the page that lets you reference, download, or link to various Postion Statements that SAF endorses. It also contains information and links to various pending legislative measures of interest to land managers. Due to the dynamic nature of the content, please let me know if you feel there are some glaring omissions herein. Just email the webmaster with the current information, and it will be updated ASAP.
These consist of Postion Statements that voice the standpoint that SAF has taken on certain pertinent issues. Meant to educate and inform,
these statements are created by the Committee on Policy and Legislation and are subject to review and approval if deemed to be representative of the Society. Northern California SAF issues Position Statements that are specific to our region, while the National Office tends to focus on issues that are national or global in scope.
Here you can connect to active legislation and legislative groups. Ranging from conservation to active management, there are a lot of bills and initiatives changing the way in which land can be managed, and sometimes what land can be managed. Usually these topics are handled by local special-interest groups that have a vested stake in what happens around them. Webpages are an excellant way to learn about a specific initiative or viewpoint, witness these:
These are committees formed to address a specific point within forest management and with the intention of forming a position statement endorsed by Northern California SAF. The principal participants are your very colleagues that devote their precious time to delve to the heart of an issue and insure that SAF remains the respected force in terms of policy and legislation. If you are interested in currently assisting or have pertinent information, the appropriate committee chair can be contacted.
