AFA NEWSROOM - March 27, 2026

Domtar -

Coosa Pine Mill

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FORT MILL, South Carolina – March 24, 2026 – Domtar, a leading North American manufacturer of diversified forest products, today announced it will indefinitely idle operations at its Coosa Pines, Alabama, fluff pulp mill in May 2026.

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Time to hit the greens! Join ForestPAC for 2026 Pinecone Open.

April 9, 2026

More Info HERE!

Alabama Forestry Commission Issues

Fire Restrictions for the Weekend

With the anticipation of critical fire weather conditions, AFC is issuing a Fire Danger Advisory on Friday, March 27. The potential for critical fire weather elevates on Saturday, March 28, increasing the threat issued to a Fire Alert. By Sunday, March 29, the potential for critical fire weather decreases slightly, lowering the threat issued to a Fire Danger Advisory.

Initial PLM Class - Monroeville

April 22nd

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Biomass Prices Continue to Decline in the U.S. South

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Afterwards - Make plans to join Hunter, fellow hikers, and other forestry friends for a From Forest to Tap afternoon at the Big Beach Brewing Company from 4-6 pm.

A Summary of the Global Forest Industry: H2 2025

The second half of 2025 brought a mix of stabilization and continued uncertainty across global forest products markets. While pricing indicators showed signs of recovery in some regions, trade flows and demand patterns remained uneven, reflecting broader economic pressures and shifting supply dynamics.

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Monroeville -

AFA is Headed Your Way!

April 21 6:00 pm

We’re looking forward to gathering with our members and friends in the Monroeville area on April 21 at The Shop. Join us at 6:00 p.m. for a great evening of food & fellowship.

Loggers are invited to arrive early for the ALC Longleaf District Meeting at 5:00 p.m. (1 hour PLM CE).

We hope you’ll make plans to join us as we continue building strong connections across Alabama’s forestry community. Registration link is below!

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.... 2025 Bundle (5 Hours) is still available. Click the link below to see all the classes available.

AFA Online Education