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Friends United Through Forestry
Friends United Through Forestry
The national network connecting local forestry student chapters across the Philippines to foster academic excellence, environmental stewardship, leadership, and national collaboration.
NATIONAL ACADEMIC NETWORK
Connecting Local Chapters for a Sustainable Future
The Association of Filipino Forestry Students (AFFS) serves as the premier national network for forestry students throughout the Philippines. Originally established in 1997 and proudly re-established in 2026, the association bridges student bodies across local university chapters nationwide.
Our organization unites vibrant minds dedicated to conserving Philippine forest ecosystems, promoting academic excellence, enhancing student well-being, and strengthening academic leadership across the archipelago.
10 Chapters from 10 SUCs and Counting!
Following its re-establishment in 2026, ten forestry student organizations from State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) across the Philippines joined the network, united by their commitment to advancing a sustainable future for the Philippine forestry sector.
The network welcomes the three surviving original chapters from:
University of the Philippines Los Baños
Bicol University
Central Mindanao University
They are joined by seven other forestry student organizations from:
Apayao State College
Benguet State University
Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State College
Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College
President Ramon Magsaysay State University
Southern Luzon State University
University of Mindanao
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GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Our Core Values
Our Core Values
The foundational principles that shape our academic endeavors, chapter activities, and environmental commitments.
Camaraderie & Cooperation
Camaraderie & Cooperation
Building enduring bonds of friendship and unity among forestry students across regions. We cultivate a supportive environment that enhances student well-being and collective achievement.
Professional Pride
Professional Pride
Instilling deep pride in the forestry profession. We champion ethical practice, leadership development, and recognition for student achievements in natural resource conservation.
Academic Excellence
Academic Excellence
Upholding rigorous scholarly standards, research dissemination, and continuous learning to prepare student leaders for the complex challenges of modern forestry and environmental science.
Environmental Stewardship
Environmental Stewardship
Advancing sustainable management, tropical forest preservation, and ecological research to protect the Philippines' rich biological diversity and natural heritage.
MISSION FOCUS
Pillars of the Association
Pillars of the Association
How AFFS mobilizes knowledge, leadership, and field experience to support forestry students nationwide.The foundational principles that shape our academic endeavors, chapter activities, and environmental commitments.
CONNECTING TO THE WORLD
International Linkages
International Linkages
How AFFS connects Filipino forestry students to the international stage of sustainable forestry and environmental stewardship.
International Forestry Students Association (IFSA)
International Forestry Students Association (IFSA)
The International Forestry Students’ Association (IFSA) is a global, student-led, non-political, non-profit, and non-religious organization connecting forestry and related sciences students with peers, organizations, and international policy platforms. With over 146 Local Committees across 66 countries, IFSA promotes global cooperation, knowledge exchange, scientific dialogue, and youth participation in decision-making processes to advance sustainable forest management and a sustainable future.
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