Become a member
Membership of IUFRO is open to any institution concerned with the promotion, support or conduct of research related to forests, trees and forest products.
Our network in numbers
We are dedicated to the growth of our network and connecting people around the world.
>15k
Scientists
630
Member Organizations
>130
Years of Networking
800
Voluntary Coordinators
115
Countries
Become a part of the global network for forest science cooperation.
Unique networking opportunities
Make global connections, discuss and share research studies and projects, and cooperate with scientists from your field of expertise and other disciplines. Participate in a wide range of collaborative activities covering all main areas of core and interdisciplinary research related to forests and trees.
International, regional and national representation
Take advantage of IUFRO's representation in international fora such as the United Nations Forum on Forests and the United Nations Climate Change and Biodiversity Conventions, for example, and benefit from IUFRO's close cooperation with other scientific fields and groups of civil society. Present your scientific work to policy and decision makers.
Eligibility to place news items in IUFRO media
Make your organization and its achievements visible on the IUFRO website and spread the word on meetings, vacancies or publications via the newsletter, the online calendar of meetings and Noticeboard, the mailing lists, the RSS Feeds and the newly launched IUFRO Spotlights.
IUFRO publications – Keeping your cutting edge
Enjoy timely information on latest IUFRO activities, publications and events in forest research. Receive ten electronic newsletter issues a year free of charge and read scientific summaries, meeting reports and announcements first hand. Get annual reports, congress proceedings, training materials and brochures from the IUFRO Secretariat. Share information through IUFRO's extensive mailing lists.
Opportunity to take a leading role within IUFRO
Contribute to shaping IUFRO's forest research agenda as a coordinator of a research unit, a member of the Board or even as your country's International Council representative.
Support for Development of Capacities
IUFRO’s Special Programme for Development of Capacities (IUFRO-SPDC) enables members in economically disadvantaged countries to obtain support for IUFRO event participation and scientific visits. Capacity development is also supported through training and thematic networking opportunities.
Unrestricted access to the IUFRO webpages
Benefit from unlimited access via membership login to IUFRO's on-line databases including all pertinent contact details, IUFRO's publications, literature and proceedings archive, and much more.
Eligibility to IUFRO awards
As member you are eligible to receive scientific awards and awards in recognition of services to IUFRO.
Our Membership types and fees
You can apply for IUFRO Membership via our application form. Membership fees vary depending on the economic region, number of researchers, and whether you are joining as an organization or individual. According to IUFRO’s Internal Regulations, the basic annual membership fee for Member Organizations is based on the World Bank List of Economies (January 2022). The fee is automatically calculated for you when filling in the application, so you don't need to worry about checking your economic status yourself. Find information below on how our fees are calculated.
Low-income
economies
starting at
328€
per year
164€ basic annual fee
+ 164€ researcher fee
per 10 researchers employed at the organization*
Lower middle-income
economies
starting at
491€
per year
327€ basic annual fee
+ 164€ researcher fee
per 10 researchers employed at the organization*
Upper middle-income
economies
starting at
656€
per year
492€ basic annual fee
+ 164€ researcher fee
per 10 researchers employed at the organization*
High-income
economies
starting at
819€
per year
655€ basic annual fee
+ 164€ researcher fee
per 10 researchers employed at the organization*
*A membership organization pays a minimum of 164 EURO for up to 10 researchers that are employed at the member organization. If more than 10 researchers are employed the additional amount increases by 164 EURO in steps of 10 researchers, starting with the 11th researcher (>11 researchers -> Basic annual fee +164 EURO, 11-20 researchers -> Basic annual fee +328 EURO, etc.).
Want to join IUFRO as an individual? Become an Associate Member!
You can also join us as an individual. This Membership type is called "Associate Members". Associate members enjoy the same membership benefits as the researchers of our member organizations. As individual scientists automatically become ordinary members of IUFRO if they belong to a member organization of IUFRO: If your institute decided to join, a greater number of scientists would benefit from the membership at an attractive membership rate.
Become a part of the IUFRO family and our global network!
Low / Lower middle-income
economies
starting at
66€
per year (for individuals)
High / Upper middle-income
economies
starting at
132€
per year (for individuals)
Payment can be carried out via bank transfer - you will find the banking details on your invoice - or via our online credit card payment system. If you have questions, please contact us.
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Our Members
We unite more than 630 Members all over the globe.