The membership represents all segments of the forestry profession, including public and private practitioners engaged in many aspects of forestry, nature conservation, resource and land management, research, administration and education. 

Membership is not restricted to professional Foresters. Other persons associated with or interested in the area of forests are welcome to join IFA.

The many benefits of being a Member of the IFA include:

• email advice of current employment vacancies

• weekly member-only news Bulletin advising members of current events and encouraging an exchange of information in forestry

• a quarterly newsletter, The Forester, covering member news, letters to the editor, opinion, stories and events

• access to every paper ever published in the quarterly scientific peer reviewed journal - Australian Forestry - valued at over $400

• opportunity for accreditation as a Registered Forestry Professional or recognition as a consulting forester

• member only rates at field days, workshops and seminars focusing on forestry issues

• member only rates at our biennial national conference and other major events

• locally-based networking meetings and events (through States, divisions and regional branches)

• the potential to contribute to the advancement of forestry in Australia through submissions and policy statements

• access to member only services accessed through website

• a Membership Certificate confirming your professional membership

• a tax deduction for your membership subscription

• professional recognition, including honours and awards.