International Forestry Students' Association
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.
| Abbreviation | IFSA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1973 |
| Type | Non-profit |
| Legal status | Foundation |
| Headquarters | Freiburg im Brisgau, Germany |
President | Isabelle Claire Dela Paz, Philippines |
Vice-President | Bora Karataş, Turkiye |
Executive Secretary | Pedro Almeida, Portugal |
Treasurer | 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.