Forest Stewards Guild

About

At Forest Stewards Guild, we believe that excellent forestry emerges when professionals blend science with humility and practical field experience. Founded in 1995 during a challenging time for forestry, our organization was born from 35 practitioners who shared a common commitment: putting forest health first, even when it meant going against conventional practices. This ethos continues to define our culture today. Our team members describe working here as uniquely rewarding because they can bring their full expertise to bear on real-world challenges, whether conducting forest monitoring plots in remote ecosystems or facilitating community wildfire preparedness workshops. We operate across multiple regions - Lake States, Northeast, Pacific West, Southeast, and Southwest - with each office maintaining the collaborative spirit that makes our work effective. Our workplace values hands-on learning and meaningful partnerships over rigid hierarchy. As one team member explains, 'no other organization I know of so seamlessly blends lofty aspirations with the ability to get good work done on the ground.' This balance of vision and action creates an environment where staff grow their skills while making tangible contributions to forest resilience. Whether you're coordinating youth corps programs, researching forest ecology, or engaging landowners in stewardship planning, you'll find colleagues who share your passion and challenge you to think deeper. We support each other through field trips, webinars, and ongoing education - because in forestry, as in our forests, continuous learning is essential.