Society of Irish Foresters

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Society of Irish Foresters
Founded:	1942
Scope:	National
Policy area:	Forest and forestry
Type of institution:	Non-governmental
Field of work:	Economics
Language:	English
URL:	Society of Irish Foresters website
Format:	html
Access:	Free
Publisher:	Society of Irish Foresters
Country(ies):	Ireland
Date:	25/04/2012

The Society of Irish Foresters (Irish : Cumann Foraoiseoirí Na hEireann) was established to lead and represent the forestry profession. It organizes field days, study tours, workshops, lectures and symposia. The society publishes the Irish Forestry Journal and the bi-annual newsletter The Irish Forester.

Objective	to advance and spread the knowledge of forestry in all its aspects
Thematic priority(ies)	Forest knowledge dissemination, education, representation of forest professional
Functions	promote a greater knowledge and understanding of forestry, in all its aspects, and to advance the economic, social and public benefit values arising from forests support professionalism in forestry practice and help members achieve their career goals establish, secure and monitor standards in forestry education and professional practice foster a greater unity and sense of cohesion among members and provide an appropriate range of services to members
Keywords	societies, associations, forestry professionals, training

FOREST EUROPE criteria	FOREST EUROPE indicators	ToSIA indicators
Socio-economic functions	Increment and fellings, Soil condition, Non-wood goods, Services, Forests under management plans, Research, training and education	Forest sector enterprise structure, Employment, Wages and salaries, Occupational safety and health, Education and training, Corporate social responsibility