The Forest Products Society is an international not-for-profit technical association founded in 1947 to provide an information network for all segments of the forest products industry. Learn more about the Society's history. Membership is open to all interested individuals and organizations.

Society members represent a broad range of professional interests including private and public research and development, industrial management and production, marketing, education, government, engineering and consulting. The Society convenes technical conferences, produces several journals including the peer-reviewed Forest Products Journal and publishes books on topics of relevance to the forest products industry.

The Forest Products Society also functions as the distributor for the technical publications of the American Wood Council, which constitutes an invaluable information resource on wood construction for engineers, architects, builders and building code regulators. Topics include engineering data, state-of-the-art design technologies and construction standards.

Vision

To be the international leader for advancing the sustainable use of renewable cellulosic resources through science and technology.

Mission

Contribute to global stewardship by encouraging the social, economic and environmentally sustainable use of wood and other renewable cellulosic materials.

Strategy

Implement the Mission and provide value to members and partners by:

• Leading the international exchange of scientific discoveries, innovation and technical knowledge,
• Facilitating innovative and intelligent, contemporary use of renewable materials within architectural, engineering, manufacturing, construction and bioenergy communities,
• Educating and shaping public opinion and policy about renewable materials through science-based knowledge,
• Providing services to build the scientific knowledge base, ultimately resulting in technological advancements for end-users.
  
  
  

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