The World Wide Web is the second choice for all applications except for continuing education. Students, academicians, and government employees are the most common visitors. The site is least used by retired members. Forestry news , facts for the public , legislative updates , and specific scientific information are the most favored types of information respondents want on the SAF website. SAF publications are well received, receiving high marks for content among those who read the publications.
Exceptions are the convention proceedings and, in particular, the working group newsletters.
As a result, SAF is examining a new format for the proceedings and has moved working group newsletters to the SAF website, which will allow for the addition of more timely information. The information gleaned from the survey results was thoroughly considered when SAF's 1999 budget and goals were approved by the SAF Council. The survey findings confirm the need for SAF to continue to focus on external communication and disseminating scientific and research information to the public and key policymakers. The survey results also indicate that SAF should continue to keep its members updated on forestry trends and help them with their professional growth by providing the latest scientific and technical information. Perhaps most importantly, the survey reaffirms that SAF should continue to provide its members the services they want and need.