Overview

The Forest Products Society (FPS) is an international not-for-profit technical association founded in 1947. FPS is the only professional organization for individuals that provides an information network for all segments of the forest products industry. Membership is open to all interested individuals and organizations. Society members represent a broad range of professional interests including private and public research and development, industrial management and production, marketing, education, government, engineering and consulting. The Society convenes technical conferences, produces several journals including the peer-reviewed Forest Products Journal and publishes books on topics of relevance to the forest products industry. Our Mission is to connect research and science to industry - fostering innovation and the providing resources for current and future generations of forest product professionals.