Resources
SAF Accreditation Handbook - 2007 Edition
The 2007 Edition of the Accreditation Handbook contains standards for the specialized accreditation of educational programs in urban forestry.
SAF Recognition Handbook - 2007 Edition
The 2007 Edition of the Recognition Handbook, Standards and Procedures for Recognizing Educational Programs in Forest Technology, will be in effect until August 1, 2009. It will then be replaced by the Standards, Procedures and Guidelines for Accrediting Educational Programs in Forest Technology found on this page below.
Annual Accreditation Substantive Change Report Checklist (4-year)
Annual Checklist to Assess Need for a Substantive Change Report (2-year)
Interim Status Report Forest Technician Programs Guidelines
Accreditation Visiting Team Manual
Recognition Review Panel Manual
SAF Task Force on Forest Technology School Accreditation Report
In their report to Council, the eight-member Society of American Foresters Task Force on Forest Technology School Accreditation recommended establishing a program to accredit forest technology education programs. The Task Force report contains a detailed analysis of the existing and proposed programs. Council approved the report on June 7, 2008. The accreditation of forest technology programs will go into effect on August 1, 2009.
Standards, Procedures and Guidelines for Accrediting Educational Programs in Forest Technology
SAF 2000 Task Force Report on Forestry Education Accreditation
In many ways, professional accreditation defines a profession. Over the years, far-reaching changes have influenced and shaped forestry and educational institutions. The SAF Task Force on Forestry Education Accreditation was formed in 1998 to conduct an in-depth review of forestry education.
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