Our Pledge

SWST, your professional society, pledges to:

• Develop and maintain the unique body of knowledge distinctive to the science and technology of wood and other lignocellulosic materials.
• Encourage the communication and use of this knowledge.
• Promote policies and procedures which assure the wise and responsible use of wood and other lignocellulosic materials.
• Assure high standards for professional performance of wood scientists and technologists.
• Foster educational programs at all levels of wood science, other lignocellulosic materials and their technologies, and further the quality of such programs.
• Represent the wood science and technology profession in public policy development.

As a SWST member you receive:

• The Wood and Fiber Science Journal
• Bi-monthly Newsletter
• State-of-the-Art Papers
• Book Reviews
• Membership Directory
• Member Handbook
• Special Publications produced during the year

Take this opportunity to:

• Participate in international and university Wood Science visitation programs
• Participate in international society meetings
• Be a voice for the Wood Science and Technology profession!