The Society of Horticulture and Forestry of Transylvania
has as its main objective the representation and support of interests in the development of Romanian horticulture and forestry, as well as promoting their image on the international level.
In order to fulfill this objective, the association aims at the following:
a) Association of persons with common interests in the efficient development and modernization of scientific research, education, and production in the fields of horticulture and forestry, as well as the improvement of their performance.
b) Promotion of the results and knowledge accumulated in horticultural and forestry research and practice, in the activities of public and private education, research, and production institutions.
c) Providing specialized assistance and consultancy to natural and legal persons interested in carrying out works and projects for establishing fruit, vine, and vegetable plantations, public and private parks and gardens, horticultural and forestry nurseries, the utilization and marketing of horticultural and forestry products, the arrangement and maintenance of the forest fund, etc.
d) Carrying out specialized expertise, taking steps to obtain the necessary approvals for projects, obtaining the required materials, and providing assistance in preparing technical documentation in
the relevant fields.
e) Organizing scientific events, conferences, symposia, round tables, workshops, specialized or advanced courses, competitions, exhibitions, etc., and participating in events organized by other entities or organizations.
f) Establishing and supporting specialized publications: journals, in-house informational bulletins, brochures, etc., in which the results of scientific research from home and abroad are published and disseminated, as well as practical and up-to-date information that may be useful to natural persons and economic agents engaged in horticulture and forestry.
g) Cooperating with the mass media to support the interests of the association, its members, and Romanian horticulture and forestry.
h) Collaborating with other organizations, institutions, societies, associations, etc. in the relevant fields, both domestically and internationally, for the development of horticulture and forestry in Romania, scientific and professional relations, international visibility, and the recognition of results, performance, and innovations achieved in the horticultural and forestry fields.
i) Providing financial support in the form of study scholarships, merit awards, prizes, etc. to young people in higher education, specialized scientific research, production, etc., who have achieved exceptional results or performance.
j) Supporting the participation of association members in scientific events, conferences, symposia, round tables, workshops, specialized or advanced courses, competitions, exhibitions, etc.
k) Recognizing the activity and meritorious or high-performance results of persons active in horticulture and forestry or contributing to enhancing their prestige, by awarding prizes, diplomas, medals, distinctions, and certificates.