International Society of Tropical Foresters

Welcome! Bienvenido! Bem-vindo!What is ISTF? Que es ISTF?

The NC State Chapter of the International Society of Tropical Foresters (ISTF) is a student-run non-profit organization that acts in concert with the Office for International Programs of the College of Natural Resources to enhance the international perspective of forestry studies at NC State University.

ISTF Objectives

To advance the science, technology, education and practice of professional forestry in the tropics and to use the knowledge and skills of the profession to benefit society as a whole; To encourage and support the activities of the International Programs of the College of Natural Resources and the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State; and To encourage and support ISTF members in their personal and professional development while undertaking their degree programs at NC State

Meetings and Membership

ISTF meets monthly to hear guest speakers and view slide presentations focusing on some issue in the international arena. Topics usually include current research in the tropics in which students and faculty are involved. ISTF also organizes annual events such as conference attendance, special guest speakers, and a spring symposium. Membership is open to any person with an interest in international forestry and environmental issues.