AFA NEWSROOM - June 12, 2025

Teachers Conservation Workshop showcases the environmental and economic benefits of Alabama's amazing forests. Encourage educators to register before the room block closes June 15! Workshop dates are July 15-17, 2025, in Auburn.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact tcw@alaforestry.org for more information.

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2025 AFA Annual Meeting

Registration is OPEN -

Rooms Are Going FAST!

September 9th-11th

We’re heading back to Perdido Beach Resort this September - and we’ve got the whole place to ourselves. From September 7–9, it’s nothing but forestry, friends, and unforgettable moments on the coast.

Room block is now open, and rooms are going quickly - don’t wait to lock in your stay!

While you're at it, be sure to visit our 2025 Annual Meeting website, linked below, to check out all of the incredible Sponsors who are helping bring this year’s event to life (and yes-more are still coming!).

And don’t miss our Exhibitor Page-we’re already close to a full slate, and the lineup is looking amazing.

It’s all coming together. Are you in?

AFA Annual Meeting

Thinking About Sponsoring and/or Exhibiting?

No worries - there’s still time! Head over to our AFA Annual Meeting website site (linked above) to check out all of our 2025 Sponsorship opportunities.

Looking to add a little extra fun to your time at the beach during the AFA Annual Meeting?

Check out these exciting “Fun for a Cause” opportunities hosted by the Alabama Forestry Foundation during this year’s AFA Annual Meeting! Whether you're teeing off for education or tearing into shrimp at sunset, every ticket supports AFF's mission to grow the next generation of Alabama's next generation of forest stewards.

Click each graphic below to learn more. You can add these events when completing your meeting registration or you can also purchase tickets separately!

September 7th

Sunday Night - after the

AFA Annual Meeting Opening Reception - Shuttles available

September 8th

Monday Afternoon -

14th Annual Sunburn

Classic Golf Tournament

Mass Timber Gaining Traction as Sustainable Alternative to Concrete, Steel

The "Mass Timber Construction - Global Strategic Business Report, provided by ResearchAndMarkets.com, shows market trend analysis, drivers, and forecasts, helping builders and contractors make informed business decisions. The report includes the most recent global tariff developments and how they impact the Mass Timber Construction market.

Back the Blue - Decatur, AL

June 18th

Please join us for Back the Blue cookout in Decatur on Wednesday, June 18 with Rep. Parker Moore! To volunteer, please contact askipper@alaforestry.org

2024 America's Longleaf

Accomplishment Report

The year 2024 marked 15 years of collaborative conservation efforts for America’s Longleaf Restoration Initiative and the Longleaf Partnership Council. We are also thrilled to report two momentous achievements this year – two million acres of longleaf pine gained through planting and silvicultural practices and 20 million acres of prescribed fire in longleaf stands since 2010! These milestones not only honor our collective successes but also reinforce our commitment to the next 15 years of partnership among natural resource agencies, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, forest industry, and private landowners.

AFF & Partners are Hosting Upcoming Events Across the State

Curious about how Prescribed Fire can enhance the health of your woodlands? The Alabama Forestry Foundation and its partners invite you to register for upcoming Learn & Burn events. Keep checking back - we will be adding more events across the state!

🔥 Hands-on learning

🌿 Expert insights

📍 Multiple locations – more counties coming soon!

Visit our events page to learn more about that county's upcoming Learn & Burn and secure your spot today!

Events Calendar

Save The Date

2026 AFA

Public Policy Series

January 4th-6th

Online CE Available For PLM & CFE

Still need CFE hours? Check out AFA's online CE Classes available for CFE & PLM credit.... 2024 Bundle (5 Hours) is still available. Click the link below to see all the classes available.

AFA Online Education