International Forestry Students' Association
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The International Forestry Students’ Association (IFSA) is an international network of students in forestry-related sciences. It is a globally organized and locally operated student organisation connecting forest and related science students to peers, forest-related organisations, and policy platforms. The IFSA has 130 member associations (known as "local committees") in over 50 countries. IFSA is a non-political, non-profit, and non-religious organisation that is entirely run by students.[1]
Abbreviation | IFSA |
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Formation | 1973 |
Type | Non-profit |
Legal status | Foundation |
Headquarters | Freiburg im Brisgau, Germany |
Isabelle Claire Dela Paz, Philippines | |
Bora Karataş, Turkiye | |
Pedro Almeida, Portugal | |
Barbara Ollerer, Austria | |
Key people | Ivette Estrada (Mexico) Konstantin Schwarz (Germany) Yu-Tung Hung (Taiwan) |
Website | ifsa.net |
IFSA promotes global cooperation among students of forest sciences and provides a voice for youth in international forest policy processes. IFSA provides a platform for students to enrich their formal education, promote cultural understanding by encouraging collaboration with international partners and organisations, and 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.