Clubs and Organizations

The Society of American Foresters is the national organization for all forestry and natural resources professionals including forest management, wildlife management, fire ecology, urban forestry, and resource interpretation. Members of this professional forestry organization have the opportunity to connect with forestry professionals, present at local, state, and national conferences, and learn about careers in natural resources. Membership is open to students from all majors.

To learn more, contact faculty advisor, Dr. Rebecca Kidd at kiddkr@sfasu.edu.

The objectives of The Wildlife Society include:

• developing and promoting sound stewardship of wildlife resources and of the environment
• taking an active role in the prevention of human-induced environmental degradation
• increasing awareness and appreciation of wildlife values
• and seeking the highest standards in all activities related to the wildlife profession.

Students interested in joining this organization can contact faculty advisor Dr. Daniel Scognamillo at dgscognamillo@sfasu.edu.

Students interested in environmental issues can join the student chapter of this national organization, which provides a variety of networking and career development opportunities. To learn more, contact faculty advisor Dr. Ken Farrish at kfarrish@sfasu.edu.

Learn more about the National Association of Environmental Professionals.

This organization provides members with opportunities to sharpen their environmental, cultural, historical interpretation, communication and leadership skills. Students who join the National Association of Interpretation volunteer, participate in community projects and attend professional conferences and conventions.

To learn more, contact faculty advisor Dr. Pat Stephens-Williams at stephensp@sfasu.edu.

Learn about careers in fire ecology and the use of fire in natural resource management. The Student Fire Fighting Crew is part of this organization, and is available to assist the U.S. Forest Service, Texas Parks and Wildlife and other organizations with prescribed burns or wildland fire fighting.

To learn more, contact faculty advisor Dr. Brian P. Oswald at boswald@sfasu.edu.

The student chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture connects students to networking opportunities and information about “green” industries and careers. The SFA chapter has a combined membership made up of forestry and horticulture students though the organization is open to students from other majors as well.

To learn more, contact Dr. David Kulhavy at dkulhavy@sfasu.edu.

Members of this social organization organize and promote a variety of forestry projects and student events, including the annual forestry skills competition.

To learn more, contact faculty advisor Dr. Jeremy Stovall at stofalljp@sfasu.edu.

As members of the student chapter of Ducks Unlimited, students will learn about conserving, protecting and restoring North American wetlands.

To learn more, contact Dr. Daniel Scognamillo at dgscognamillo@sfasu.edu.

Students who join this fast-growing organization can get involved with volunteer efforts in scientific research and white-tail deer management. Membership is open to all SFA students.

To learn more, contact Dr. Daniel Scognamillo at dgscognamillo@sfasu.edu.