- Nordic Forest Research (SNS) networks
- The Nordic forest-based sector in the bioeconomy (NOFOBE)
In 2016-2020, SSFE has a close connection with SNS Virtual Centre of Advanced Research NOFOBE - IUFRO Division 6 – Social Aspects of Forests and Forestry
- IUFRO Division 9 – Forest Policy and Economics
- IUFRO Unit 3.04 – Forest operations management
- IUFRO Unit 3.08 – Small-scale forestry
- IUFRO Unit 4.04 – Forest management planning
- IUFRO Unit 4.05 – Managerial economics and accounting
- IUFRO Unit 5.10 – Forest products marketing and business management