AFA NEWSROOM - October 9, 2025

Alabama Forestry Commission Issues Statewide Fire Danger Advisory

The Alabama Forestry Commission issued a statewide Fire Danger Advisory last Tuesday.

Due to current drought conditions, the AFC asks the public to refrain from burning as much as possible until the fire danger has diminished.

AFA Connect-
Healthy Forests = Clean Water!

October 16th, 11:00 AM

Join AFA Connect on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 11:00 am CST to learn more about the Southeastern Partnership for Forests & Water from coordinator Kathy Hawes.

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AFA Back the Blue - Lineville, AL

Thursday - 10/16/2025

Molpus Woodlands Group Purchases Approximately 173,000 Acres in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi

The Molpus Woodlands Group, LLC (Molpus), a leading timberland investment management organization, has, on behalf of its clients, successfully purchased approximately 173,000 acres of timberland in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi combined.

The properties consist of well-managed, high quality timberlands. Molpus believes these timberlands present a desirable investment opportunity because they are strategically located in areas with diverse and numerous pulpwood, plywood, and dimensional lumber facilities, strong mill proximity and growth potential. The timberlands also present potential diversified income opportunities such as solar projects, carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects, recreation income, and pine straw harvesting.

Please join us for a meet & greet reception honoring Representative Donna Givens on Thursday evening, October 9 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Lodges at Steelwood in Loxley, AL!

Last Thursday, we had a great Back the Blue Cookout in Headland with Rep. Rick Rehm! We served over 100 first responders from Henry and Houston counties! Thank you to all who attended. It was a beautiful day!

Take a Look!

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2025 Alabama Loggers Council
Annual Meeting - Save the Date

December 6, 2025

Registration is OPEN!

Mark your calendars — it’s almost time for the 2025 Alabama Loggers Council Annual Meeting!

Join your fellow loggers, foresters, and friends of the woods for a full day of education, updates, and straight talk about the issues that matter most to Alabama’s logging community.

From boots-on-the-ground discussions to industry insights and policy updates, this meeting is your chance to connect, share ideas, and help shape the future of our state’s logging profession.

We’ll wrap things up the way we like it-good food, excellent company, and an opportunity to celebrate the 2025 ALC Logger of the Year!

👉 Registration details and sponsorship opportunities can be found by clicking the link below!

AFA Public Policy Series-

Room Block is now OPEN

Click link below to register!

The room block and registration is now open for our 2026 Public Policy Seminar at the Lodge at Gulf State Park! The Seminar will be held the week prior to the Alabama Legislature beginning its General Session. Book your room and register now for what we plan to be an educational and fun event!

Click the link below to learn more about registration AND room block information!

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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

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