As the year comes to an end, IFA is grateful for the support of its members. Please take time to renew your membership for 2010. Go to the Join IFA link to access the renewal form
The Illinois Forestry Association (IFA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to:
- Providing a statewide voice for common forestry interests in Illinois
- Networking, fellowship, and sharing information
- Connecting people to available technical and forest management training
- Leveraging activities of local forestry groups for greater impact
- Lobbying forestry and natural resources issues in Springfield
- Advocating the wise-use and management of our forest resources
- Provide timely updates to policy makers and government agencies about critical forestry issues and activities
- Connect members through the Illinois Forestry Association Web site
- Sponsor statewide conferences and symposia on forestry topics
- Develop a comprehensive directory of available technical, financial, and education resources pertinent to Illinois forestry
- Conduct educational workshops, forestry tours, and projects demonstrating rural and community forest management and care
- Promote strategies for improving commercial viability of Illinois' forest industry
- Develop marketing materials that promote use of Illinois forest products