International Forestry Students' Association

International Forestry Students' Association

International Forestry Students’ Association or IFSA is a non-political, not for profit organisation of tertiary-level forestry students around the world. Approximately 10,000 forestry and related forest science students are either directly or indirectly represented, with more than 60 Local Committees in over 40 countries.

IFSA promotes global cooperation among students of forest sciences in order to broaden knowledge and understanding to achieve a sustainable future for forests, and provides a voice for youth in international forest policy processes. For this, IFSA provides a platform for students of forest sciences to enrich their formal education, promote cultural understanding by encouraging collaboration with international partner organisations and to gain practical experiences with a wider and more global perspective. Through its social network, IFSA encourages student meetings, enables participation in scientific debates, and supports the involvement of youth in decision making processes and international forest and environmental policy.

IFSA is officially registered as a charity organisation, with its seat in Freiburg, Germany.