SARM 2015

SARM 2015Ullrich HechterIFSA Regional Representative: Southern Africa

Different Local committeesInternational Forestry Student Symposium (IFSS)IFSS 2015 in Philippines in AugustVarious workshops at IFSSVarious speakers at IFSSIFSA plenary sessionsSARMSouthern African Regional Meeting.Students from across Southern Africa.Various presentations by professionals.Field trips.Networking and improve knowledge.Five IFSA registered LCs in Southern AfricaSaasveld Forestry Association from NMMU George campus.Univen Forestry Association from the university of Venda.Fort Cox Forestry Students Association from the Fort Cox college of Agriculture.Stellenbosch Forestry Students association from the university of Stellenbosch.Forestry, Ecological and Wildlife Society from the National University of Science and Technology.Activities LCs are involved inTree tagging projects.Organising drivers licences for first years.Organising corporate clothing.Photo competitions for students.Welcoming functions for 1st year students.Tree planting activities.Community outreach programmes.Expos to create awareness.Cleaning campaigns.LC ChallengesObtaining funding.Lack of material to create awareness.Lack in Student participation.Time constraints.Biggest challenge: FundingRegional Representative responsibilitiesUpdate contact database.Constant communication with LCs.Regular meetings with co-RR and IFSA councillor.Making sure OC of SARM is still on track.Securing funds to attend IFSS.Get other universities to join IFSA.Regional Representative ChallengesObtain funding to attend events and symposiums.Late responses from LCsTime management.Getting other universities to join IFSA.To Conclude.Students should become part of IFSA.Enjoy SARM.Thank you to the OC of SARM 2015!!World Forestry Congress in Durban in September.THANK YOU