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International Forestry Students' Association

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Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:	Sustainable Development: Atmosphere Biodiversity Climate change Desertification and Drought Education Forests Land management Means of Implementation (Trade, Finance, Technology, Tranfer, etc.) Mountains Protecting and managing the natural resources Rural Development Sustainable development for Africa Sustainable development in a globalizing world
Geographic scope:	International
Mission statement:	Our objectives are - To enrich the formal education of forestry students, especially in terms of a wider and international perspective - To contribute to a more complete professional preparation for its members - To promote co-operation amongst forestry students and the professional forestry sector - To encourage improvements in Higher Education internationally - To stimulate cultural understanding How do we achieve our goals? - Extracurricular activities promoting exchange of experiences and information such as the International Forestry StudentsÃ¢â¿¬â¿¢ Symposium (IFSS) - Seminars - Exchange programmes - Publication of IFSA News - Partnership with international organisations (EFI, IUFRO, CFA)
Year established:	1973
Year of registration:	2006
Organizational structure:	Direction (President, Vice President) Secretariat Council Regional Representatives (Asia, Latin America, North America, North Africa, Northern Europe, Oceania, Southern Africa, Southern Europe) Commissions: Language, Web, Publications and Promotions, Fundraising, Exchange Program, International Processes, Non-Timber-Forest-Products, Village-Concept-Project Trustees: Consulting Members, Honorary Members, Alumni
Number and type of members:	63 Local Committees (Student organizations) of Forest Faculties around the World
Funding structure:	Membership fees or dues Foreign and international grants

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