AFA NEWSROOM - March 13, 2025

Butler Area AFA Regional Reception

March 18th

West Alabama - AFA is headed your way! Click the link below to register!

Interested in being a sponsor? Join Alabama Ag Credit, First South Farm Credit, IFCO/PRT Seedlings & ArborGen in hosting this years evening!

Click to Register!

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, Colleagues in Announcing Revision to WOTUS Definition

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today delivered remarks during U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin’s announcement that the EPA will work with the United States Army Corps of Engineers to deliver on President’s Trump’s promise to review the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS).

AFA Connect - Getting Your Pond Ready for Spring

March 20th

Join resident AFF Wildlife Biologist, Bence Carter as he discusses Getting Your Pond Ready for Spring - 1CFE/PLM hour.

AFA Endorces Allbright

for Alabama House District 11

AFA announces its endorsement of Heath Allbright for Alabama House District 11 which covers parts of Cullman and Blount County. The special primary election will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

Forisk Timberland Transactions: 2024 Review

2024 was another below average year for U.S. timberland transactions. With about 1.0 million acres changing hands, 2024 fell in line with 2023 volumes well below the average of around 3.0 million acres traded per year in institutional or industrial transactions over the past 10 years. Meanwhile, the implied per acre valuation based on the NCREIF Timberland Index increased 26% since 2021. Combined with the 2024 election cycle and multiple policy announcements and reversals from the new administration to begin 2025, it seems political and economic uncertainty are causing many investors to take a wait and see approach, with potential sellers holding their highly valued assets while potential buyers wrestle with how to underwrite deals at current valuations.

2025 ForestPac Pinecone Open

May 15th

The 2025 ForestPAC Pinecone Open will be held on Thursday, May 15 at Montgomery Country Club! Sign up now for a beautiful and fun day on the green!

Participate in the 2024 Costs and Trends of Southern Forestry Practices Survey

The best decisions are often informed decisions and in a time of limitless information on almost any subject, the cost of basic forest management practices remains somewhat of a mystery. Since 1950 the Costs and Trends of Southern Forestry Practices survey has provided valuable information to help forest landowners make informed decisions on their property. We have a chance to make the survey even more valuable by increasing participation.

AFA's First EVER Dothan Area Regional Reception

April 10th

Registration is open for our first-ever AFA Dothan Area Regional Reception! It’s going to be a relaxed evening with wonderful company, lots of good food, and plenty of great conversation at Landmark Park's Stokes Barn.

When: April 10, 2025

Where: Landmark Park - Stokes Barn

Time: 6:00 PM

We’d love for you to join us! Bring a friend, make some new connections, and enjoy a fun evening with folks from the area. Please register ahead of time so we can plan accordingly.

We can’t wait to see you there!

P.S. Interested in being a sponsor? Give us a call at 334-481-2135.

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

Executive Order on US Timber and What It Means for Biofuels Industry

On March 1, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order titled "Immediate Expansion of American Timber Production." This directive aims to boost domestic timber production while also emphasizing forest health, wildfire mitigation, and economic benefits. The order acknowledges the importance of sustainable forest management practices to support the construction sector, bioenergy, and other key industries.

Online CE Available For PLM & CFE

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

AFA Online Education