2020
IMPACT REPORT
2020 CHRIS ISAACSON PRESIDENT & CEO
“We had just gotten cranked up and then . . . EVERYTHING CHANGED.”
To say that 2020 was an unusual year is a gross understatement. When we began the year we had regional receptions planned, a full slate of career fairs and workforce development events on the calendar, and numerous outreach and education events scheduled. We had just gotten cranked up and then . . . EVERYTHING CHANGED. Throughout March we sat around wondering where we were headed and by April it became apparent that we needed to make some significant course corrections. As a result, although our goals and objectives remained the same, our strategies and plans had to change . . . in some cases dramatically. When it became apparent that businesses would be shut down to control the spread of COVID, we began to work immediately with Governor Ivey to ensure that Alabama’s forest industry (including the entire supply chain) was included in the list of essential industries that could continue to operate to meet the needs of consumers as they weathered the pandemic. We also worked with the Governor’s office to secure a 90,000 lb. weight limit for all forest, wood and paper products on state and interstate roads for the duration of the Governor’s Emergency Order. When federal funds were made available to the state, we worked with the Governor to establish a $10 million COVID-relief fund for timber owners to compensate them for revenue lost during the pandemic. In addition, we worked with our congressional delegation and national partners to secure similar relief funds for loggers.
“LANDOWNERS, LOGGERS, FORESTERS AND MILLS ALL COME TOGETHER AS MEMBERS UNDER ONE UMBRELLA. THE ALABAMA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION ADVOCATES FOR THE ENTIRE FORESTRY COMMUNITY.” - BEN SMITH, WESTROCK REGIONAL FIBER SUPPLY MANAGER
As a result, although there were significant challenges for forest products manufacturers and businesses in the forestry supply chain, most were able to operate uninterrupted throughout the pandemic. Our outreach and education events were a different matter. In-person meetings like we normally conduct were a non-starter. As a result, we shifted to virtual meetings to engage target audiences and provide needed education. While this format lacks much of the value from interaction with other attendees, it did allow us to meet the needs and, in some cases, expand our reach. Our workforce development efforts arguably took the biggest hit. Much of our strategy in past years has focused on engaging students and education professionals in the classroom. Once the pandemic hit, schools shut down for the remainder of the spring and many shifted to a
virtual or a hybrid virtual/in-person format during the fall term. Even where schools were meeting inperson, access was significantly restricted. As a result, our workforce development staff shifted gears and focused on increasing our social media marketing effort and converting much of our preemployment training programs to an online format. Across all of our activities and programs, our staff did an outstanding job of keeping their eyes on WHAT we needed to accomplish while changing HOW we accomplished those objectives. The following pages will provide a brief glimpse into the activities, programs and accomplishments for the Alabama Forestry Association and all of our related organizations during a most unusual year. We trust that this report demonstrates that we ARE having an impact and that your investment is paying dividends.
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CONTENTS Introduction from AFA President
02
Organizational Overview
04
Government Affairs
06
Political Affairs
08
Supply Chain
10
Industry/Market Promotion
12
Forest Stewardship and Certification
14
Education
16
Forest Conservation
18
Workforce Development
20
Networking Opportunities
22
Information Opportunities
24
Insurance Programs
25
Member Awards
26
Our Team
27
Looking Forward to 2021
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“Why are we members of AFA? Because they SOLVE PROBLEMS. Whether it’s an effort by the Legislature to raise taxes or counties trying to infringe on landowner rights… AFA is always there, always watching, always protecting our interests.” - Al and Pat Nettles, Landowners, Monroe County
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ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW Alabama Forestry Association serves as the administrative partner for related organizations, each having different goals, but unified by a shared vision of growing Alabama’s forests and forest industry.
Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) Monitoring and influencing local, state, and federal government policy and actions impacting Alabama’s forest community since 1949.
Alabama Forestry Foundation (AFF) Providing forestry education, protecting property rights, promoting forest resource conservation, and growing forest products markets since 1978.
ForestPAC Developing financial resources necessary to recruit, support, and elect conservative, pro-business leaders at local and state levels since 1995.
FedPAC Developing financial resources to support and elect Alabama candidates to federal office since 2008.
Forest Workforce Training Institute Multi-state non-profit foundation focused on workforce development for the forest industry since 2017; promotes forestry careers through ForestryWorks and provides training for workers to enter the forest workforce.
Alabama Loggers Council (ALC) Representing and promoting Alabama’s logging community and addressing wood supply chain challenges since 1992.
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Alabama SFI-SIC Promoting sustainable forestry in Alabama and serving as the State Implementation Committee for the Sustainable Forestry Initiative since 2002. Alabama Tree Farm Committee Managing the Nation’s first and largest Tree Farm program, working with family forest owners to provide education, and supporting wise stewardship of Alabama’s forest resources since 1941. ForestFund Providing workers compensation coverage to forestry and forest-related employers through the Alabama Forest Products Industry Workmen’s Compensation Self-Insurers Fund since 1970. Alabama Forestry Association Health & Welfare Plan Trust AFA Health & Welfare Plan
Providing access to affordable health, dental, and vision insurance to forest industry employers since 2019. Alabama Forest Economics Center Providing data and information to forest products companies and industrial development professionals about forest resources, workforce availability, and the economic impact of forestry in Alabama. Alabama Landowner Resource Center Providing education and information to Alabama’s forest landowners to help them evaluate their property, develop a plan, find needed assistance, and take steps necessary to accomplish their goals.
ALABAMA
FORESTS FOREVER
FOUNDATION
Alabama Forest Forever Foundation Providing financial support to increase awareness of forestry benefits through education and outreach programs since 1999. Alabama Log-a-Load for Kids Foundation Fundraising for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in Alabama since 2007. Southern Resources Alliance (SRA) Multi-state, cross-industry organization promoting and facilitating environmental regulatory reform since 2015. Alabama Forestry Council Providing a forum for networking and information sharing for leaders in Alabama’s forest community since 1941.
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Government Affairs Responsible Staff: Tom Saunders, AFA General Counsel / Director of Governmental Affairs
FOCUS Protect and improve the business, regulatory and legal environment for landowners and forest business owners to ensure profitable and sustainable operations.
GOALS • Monitor local, state and federal legislation and engage as needed. • Monitor local, state and federal regulatory actions and engage as needed. • Monitor court cases at the state and federal level and engage as needed. • Pursue legislation, regulatory reform and judicial action to maintain a favorable operating environment.
R E S U LT S LEGISLATIVE ACTION Legislation Supported — Supported legislation that precludes a municipality from enacting occupational taxes without approval of the legislature. Supported appropriations that provided funding for forestry workforce initiatives.
Legislation Opposed — Opposed efforts to expand the public employee pension system. Opposed efforts to expand Medicaid financial liability for the state.
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“AFA’S INFLUENCE IN MONTGOMERY IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR TIMBERLAND OWNERS AND FOREST PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS.” - Tom Bradley, Bradley Forest Products
REGULATORY ACTION Worked with the executive branch to ensure forestry was included as an essential business during COVID restrictions including allowing log trucks on interstates for up to 90,000 lbs.
MUNICIPAL ACTION Successfully opposed a municipal ordinance being considered by the city of Auburn that discriminated against the use of wood for multistory buildings.
SECURED $10 MILLION in CA R ES Ac t funding for timber owners who were impac te d by COV ID - relate d s tumpage marke t disruptions.
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AFA 2020
Political Affairs Responsible Staff: Tom Saunders, AFA General Counsel / Director of Governmental Affairs
FOCUS Elect and support conservative, pro-business leaders who understand the environmental and economic impact of forestry and the forest products industry to the lives and well-being of Alabama’s citizens.
GOALS • Recruit electable candidates who have proven records as conservative, probusiness leaders in their respective communities. • Develop resources to fund campaigns of endorsed candidates. • Provide in-kind services including campaign management, polling, advertising and get-out-the-vote campaigns to elect endorsed candidates. • Educate elected officials on general governance and forestry-specific policies and legislation.
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AFA 2020
R E S U LT S ENDORSED AND SUPPORTED Brad Mendheim for the Alabama Supreme Court / Elected ENDORSED AND SUPPORTED Bill Thompson and Matt Fridy for the Court of Civil Appeals / Elected ENDORSED AND SUPPORTED Mary Windom and Beth Kellom for the Court of Criminal Appeals / Elected
“I LEARNED EARLY IN MY POLITICAL CAREER, THAT IF I WANTED TO BE SUCCESSFUL, I NEED THE SUPPORT OF THE ALABAMA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION.” - Justice Mike Bolin Alabama Supreme Court
ENDORSED AND SUPPORTED Tommy Tuberville in the General Election for the U.S. Senate / Elected ENDORSED AND SUPPORTED Jerry Carl, Barry Moore, Mike Rodgers, Robert Aderholt, Mo Brooks, Gary Palmer in the General Election for the U.S. House of Representatives / Elected
Fundraiser TOTALS
ENDORSED AND SUPPORTED Ben Robbins in the Special Election for Alabama House District 33 / Elected
Chairman’s Club Members
Tuberville Fundraiser
ENDORSED AND SUPPORTED Russell Bedsole in the Special Election for Alabama House District 49 / Elected
Political Expenditures
ForestPAC Selwood Fundraiser
2019 ForestPAC Contributions
$395,787 24
$60,815
$74,600 $34,100 $40,500
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Supply Chain Responsible Staff: Joel Moon, ALC Executive Director Ashley Smith, AFA - Director of Education
FOCUS
R E S U LT S
Support all segments of the wood supply chain and work to remove barriers to the safe and efficient flow of wood from
Professional Logging Manager (PLM) Program
stump to mill.
GOALS • Monitor and address issues that create regulatory and operational barriers to safe and efficient wood flow. • Provide training and professional development opportunities for logging professionals. • Identify and address issues impacting profitability and sustainability of logging operations.
Current Cardholders
1,708
Increase from 2019
9.8%
“Through the pandemic and lack of in-person continuing education classes, the fact that 75% of Alabama’s trained loggers renewed their PLM card in 2020 affirms Alabama Loggers’ dedication to sustainability. Their commitment kept the supply chain rolling.” - Brady Adams, Canfor; Alabama SIC Logger Education Committee Chair
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Alabama Loggers Council EDUCATIONAL EVENTS ALC EDUCATIONAL EVENTS
9
ALC District Meetings
127
Attendance
AFA EDUCATIONAL EVENTS
14
AFA ONLINE EDUCATION EVENTS
OTHER EDUCATION EVENTS
5
33
Other Educational Events
Continuing Forestry New On-Demand Classes Education Events
612
Attendance
5
Live Virtual Events
589
Attendance
ALC ANNUAL MEETING
112 7
Attendance
Sponsors
PLM INITIAL TRAINING
2
NUMBER OF SESSIONS
TOTAL ATTENDANCE
83
Supply Chain Issues
90,000 Obtained 90,000 weight waiver on all interstate and state roads during COVID pandemic.
Outstanding Logger of the Year Hutch Trucking, Inc. Mike Hutchins
2020
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Industry/Market Promotion Responsible Staff: Jordan McCurdy, AFA - Director of Communications Ashley Smith, AFA - Director of Education
“THOSE OF US WHO MAKE OUR LIVING IN FORESTRY HAVE A GREAT STORY TO TELL AND THE ALABAMA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATION I’VE EVER SEEN IN TELLING THAT STORY.” - Rick Johnson, Partner, Tuskaloosa Forestry Service
FOCUS Increase awareness of the economic and environmental benefits of forestry; improve markets for renewable, sustainable forest products.
GOALS • Increase visibility of forestry and forest industry contributions to the Alabama’s economy. • Engage targeted public and increase support for forestry and forest industry. • Educate building and design professionals on the benefits of building with wood products. • Provide resources to industry and economic development professionals.
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R E S U LT S ARCHITECT TOUR
65
60
Students on Forest Sustainability and Wood Products Tour
AVERAGE Students/Year Since 1966
BUILDING SCIENCE
123
205
Students Attending Lecture
Cumulative Students Attending Lecture
SOCIAL MEDIA Platform Posts Engagement Followers
INCREASE
over 2019
140
134
161
24,452
504
5,675
5,259
1,901
1,352
24%
4%
98%
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Forest Stewardship and Certification Responsible Staff: Cliff O’Rear, AFF – Tree Farm Program Administrator Ashley Smith, AFA – SFI-SIC State Coordinator
FOCUS Promote wise stewardship of Alabama’s natural resources and provide education opportunities to forest landowners to help them protect and improve their forests.
“CERTIFYING OUR PRODUCT TO THE SFI STANDARD ALLOWS US TO ENTER ADDITIONAL MARKETS. TO MAINTAIN SFI CERTIFICATION; WE DEPEND ON TREE FARM LANDOWNERS. AFA MANAGES THE NATION’S LARGEST TREE FARM PROGRAM, PROVIDING A SOLID SOURCE OF CERTIFIED FIBER.” - Grover Allgood, McShan Lumber
GOALS • Conduct workshops and hands-on learning experiences for forest landowners. • Develop management plans and provide technical assistance to forest landowners. • Provide technical training to loggers and forestry professionals to increase their understanding of sustainable forest management. • Increase acres of certified forests by enrolling landowners in the Tree Farm Program.
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Tree Farm
178
Reinspe c tions C omple te d
137
New Tre e Far m Enrollme nts
35,928
New Tre e Far m Ac res
4,015
Ac tive Tre e Far ms
2,167,995
Ac tive Tre e Far m Ac res
154
Ac tive Inspe c tors
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Tree Farm Education
SFI
2
C ompanies Par ticipating
F ield Days/ Wor kshop
107
F ield Days/ Wor kshop At te ndanc e
Ac res C e r tif ie d
2,938,034
Logge r Training S uppor t
$21,278
L andowne r O u treac h S uppor t
$26,874
You th Education S uppor t
$10,500
Fores t C onse r vation S uppor t
$11,487
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Lear n & Bur n De mons tration
34
40
Lear n & Bur n De mons tration At te ndanc e
Alabama is home to the 2nd largest Tree Farm Program in the United States. Tree Farm developed a statewide Landscape Management Plan to facilitate enrollment of landowners in Tree Farm. 5 Tree Farm Committee Members attended the American Tree Farm National Leadership Conference in Baltimore, MD. SFI CONSERVATION EDUCATION
3 Events 194 Attendance
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Education Responsible Staff: Ashley Smith, AFA Director of Education
FOCUS Educate students, teachers, and business professionals about environmental, economic and operational aspects of forest management and forest products manufacturing.
GOALS • Train teachers and provide education resources to teach students about Alabama forestry. • Offer support for outdoor education experiences for students. • Provide forestry-related continuing education programs for natural resources professionals. • Provide professional development programs for young forest industry professionals.
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“I CAN’T THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR OFFERING SUCH AN AMAZING SET OF WORKSHOPS. I LEARNED SO MUCH THAT I CAN USE PERSONALLY, AS WELL AS WITH MY TEACHER ED STUDENTS.” - Kelly McCain-Mosley, Samford University
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R E S U LT S
PROJECT LEARNING TREE (PLT)
10,271 STUDENTS IMPACTED
Tracy Knight Ingleright
2020 Alabama PLT Educator of the Year
249
TEACHERS TRAINED IN 2020
Tracy Knight Ingleright PLT Educator of the Year
13,988
TEACHERS TRAINED SINCE 1976
CONTINUING FORESTRY EDUCATION
946
TOTAL Participants
New Online Classes Added
13 Total Online Classes Available
FORESTS FOREVER FOUNDATION
Continuing Education Events
13 $6,500
FAWN Grants Awarded
Students Impacted
6,445
27
TEACHERS CONSERVATION WORKSHOP (TCW)
Education Grant Funding Awarded
$118,500
5
STUDENTS IMPACTED
4,966
TEACHERS TRAINED
104
TEACHERS TRAINED SINCE 1970
3,016
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Forest Conservation Responsible Staff: Joel Moon, AFF Director of Conservation Programs
FOCUS Promote and conserve the rich diversity of natural resources from Alabama’s healthy, abundant forests.
GOALS • Protect and improve habitats by working with family forest owners, thereby reducing the probability of Endangered Species Act listing of at-risk species. • Identify key at-risk species habitat and landscapes to focus conservation efforts. • Engage family forest owners to increase knowledge and awareness of forest management practices, conserving natural resources associated with their forests. • Facilitate access to technical/financial assistance for implementing conservation practices. • Coordinate conservation efforts of state and federal partners with family forest owners.
“BIG THANKS TO JOEL MOON AND BRAD NAIL. THEIR EXPERTISE AND KNOWLEDGE OF OUR PHYSICAL LANDSCAPE IS ASTONISHING. THEIR ADVICE WILL HELP ME BETTER CONSERVE OUR NATURAL RESOURCES.”
-Seth Thompson Lauderdale County Landowner
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R E S U LT S CUMBERLAND PROJECT AREA
COASTAL PLAIN PROJECT AREA LANDOWNERS
4,609 52
IMPLEMENTING CONSERVATION PRACTICES
SHORTLEAF PINE ACRES
30
5,707
Since Project Start
55,111
ACRES
29
Planted
110
SITE VISITS
9,374
772
10,303
ENGAGED
Burned
LONGLEAF PINE ACRES 460
Invasive Species Treated
4,179
107
5,735
Planted
324
Thinned
17,036
Since Project Start
RIPARIAN FORESTS 125 Acres Improved
STREAMS 27 Miles Improved
13,717
Since Project Start
Burned
283
Invasive Species Treated
51,314
Since Project Start
GOPHER TORTOISE SURVEYS 6 Tracts Assessed 4 Surveys Completed / 12 Total 3,605 Acres / 104,605 Total
FOREST CERTIFICATION
FOREST CERTIFICATION
10 Landowners Enrolled in Tree Farm / 2,502 Acres
7 Landowners Enrolled in Tree Farm / 1,550 Acres
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Workforce Development Responsible Staff: Stephanie Fuller, FWTI Director of Promotions & Economic Development Maggie Pope, FWTI Director of Education & Industry Relations
FOCUS Create and maintain a reliable supply of qualified workers for Alabama’s forest industry.
GOALS • Educate students about the benefits and economic impact of forestry and the forest industry. • Promote careers in forestry and the forest industry. • Provide or facilitate training required for careers in the forest industry.
SOCIAL MEDIA Platform Posts Engagement Followers
67 140,932 1,877
53 35,689 1,240
INCREASE
over 2018
61%
10%
Posts Engagement Followers
24 87,939 1,163
12 2,379 392
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Forest Worker CRI EDUCATORS
STUDENTS
9
Educators Certified To Teach Forestry Worker *CRI
1,068
Participating In High School *CRI Program
20
4,718
Participating Cumulative
77
411
Counselors Engaged
100
Cumulative Certified
Counselors Cumulative
* Career Readiness Indicator
CAREER FAIRS 12
Attended
6,570
Students Reached
65,223
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1,501
FWTI State Affiliates:
Certified In High School *CRI Program
ARKANSAS MISSISSIPPI TENNESSEE
Certified Cumulative
Equipment Operator Training
2 8 8 34
R E S U LT S
Sessions in 2020 Sessions Cumulative Students Trained 2020 Students Trained Cumulative
Cumulative Students Reached
169
TOTAL IMPACT
71,653
Individuals Directly Impacted by ForestryWorks since 2017
Volunteers
UWA Skill on Wheels Partnership
Lucy Meets a Logger Published
Launched Log Truck Driver Campaign: Referred 20 Drivers
“I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I REALLY ENJOYED THE FOREST WORKER CRI TRAINING YESTERDAY. I THINK THIS COURSE WILL BE A GOOD SALES PITCH FOR THE FOREST INDUSTRY AND HOPEFULLY I CAN HELP STEER FUTURE FORESTRY WORKERS INTO THE INDUSTRY.” - Matthew Mize, Escambia County Career Readiness Center
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AFA 2020
Networking Opportunities Responsible Staff: Liz Chambers, AFA - Director of Administration
FOCUS Build and maintain vibrant networks throughout the forestry community to support members and member operations. Provide timely information and updates on issues impacting forestry operations.
GOALS • Provide local networking opportunities for forestry community peers, customers and suppliers. • Conduct AFA annual meeting for networking with elected leaders and statewide forestry community while gaining knowledge from national industry leaders.
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“AFTER MANY YEARS OF ATTENDING EVENTS AND SERVING ON THE BOARD, I’D HAVE TO SAY THAT ONE OF THE GREATEST BENEFITS OF INVOLVEMENT IN AFA IS THE PEOPLE I’VE MET AND THE BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS THAT I’VE DEVELOPED. MY INVESTMENT OF TIME AND MONEY IN AFA HAS BEEN WELL-SPENT.” – Fred Stimpson, President (Retired) Canfor Southern Pine
REGIONAL RECEPTIONS
R E S U LT S
ANNUAL MEETING Orange Beach // September 13-15 Attendees
Sponsors
Exhibitors
328
22
18
REGIONAL RECEPTIONS Auburn
9 98
Tuscaloosa
Sponsors Attendance
11 115
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Information Opportunities Responsible Staff: Jordan McCurdy, AFA - Director of Communication Jacquie Powell, AFA - Director of Member Services
FOCUS Provide timely, reliable and relevant information to AFA members and forestry stakeholders on issues impacting forestry and forestry community.
GOALS • Publish weekly e-newsletters on time-sensitive issues impacting forestry and forestry operations. • Publish a quarterly magazine with in-depth coverage of industry members and activities.
R E S U LT S
Alabama Forests
Feature Profiles | Alabama FORESTS Magazine
AFA Newsroom News & Press
4,025
4,531
Circulation
Sent out every Wednesday to
subscribers
Timber Titans: Joe Twardy, Terry Ingalls, Ann Bedsole, James Bennett Logging Professionals: Tim Sherer, Jeff Dodgen Logging, Billy Dean Public Service: Rep. Connie Rowe, Senator Arthur Orr, AL Supreme Court Justice William B. Sellers, Senator Rodger Mell Smitherman Member: Lehman, Ullman & Barclay, LLP; Southeastern Land Group; JamisonMoneyFarmer, PC; Morbark, LLC
Quarterly Features |
EVP Column Dean’s Notebook Green Horizons
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Insurance Responsible Staff: Boyd Kelly, Forest Fund Administrator Liz Chambers, AFA - Director of Administration
FOCUS Identify and develop risk management solutions associated with landownership, forest management activities, and forest operations for AFA members.
PROGRAMS Forest Fund -
AFA Hunting Club Liability -
Provide workers compensation coverage for e mployees of fores tr y and fores t- relate d business operations.
Provide compe titively - price d commercial general liabilit y coverage to landowners and hunting clubs.
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Offer lowest rates available for clubs with 2,500 acres or less
•
Membership optional
AFA Prescribed Burn Liability Provide commercial general liabilit y coverage to private landowners who conduc t prescribe d burns on their personal proper t y.
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$1,000,000 liability coverage with premiums starting at $250.
Provide access to af fordable health , dental and vision insurance for e mployees of fores tr y and fores t- relate d business operations.
•
448 Members
•
$6.5 Million Return of Premiums to Members
•
78 companies participating
•
965 lives covered
•
414 Members Receiving Dividends
•
10% average savings vs. similar plans
•
50% Average Return
•
$120 Million Dividends Returned Since 1990
AFA Timberland Owner Liability Provide commercial general liabilit y coverage to landowners for risks associate d with owning and managing land.
•
AFA Health and Welfare Plan -
Competitive pricing
“WE LOOKED AT WHAT I WAS CURRENTLY PAYING AND COMPARED IT TO THE AFA GROUP HEALTH PLAN AND REALIZED THAT THE AFA PLAN WOULD PROVIDE SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS.” – Russell County Logger
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Member Awards
1
3
2
1 Alabama Logger of the Year / HUTCH TRUCKING 2 Regional Tree Farmer of the Year / FOOTS AND ALLENE PARNELL 3 Legislator of the Year / SENATOR CLAY SCOFIELD 4 Forest Resources Association Technical Writing Award / ASHLEY SMITH, AFA
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M EET O U R T E A M
ASHLEY BROWN
LIZ CHAMBERS
ANNA MORGAN DUKE
Accounting Manager
Director of Administration
Grassroots Coordinator
ADAM EASLEY
CHRIS ISAACSON
JORDAN MCCURDY
Controller
JOEL MOON Executive Director, Alabama Loggers Council
President & CEO
JACQUIE POWELL Director of Membership
Director of Communications
TOM SAUNDERS General Counsel / Director of Government Affairs
ASHLEY SMITH Director of Education
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M EET O U R T E A M
GREG BREWER
WHIT CARROLL
Regional Forester - Southeast
Wildlife Biologist
CHRIS ISAACSON
JOEL MOON
BRAD NAIL
President
Director of Conservation /
Regional Forester - North
ALC Executive Director
CLIFF O’REAR Director of Landowner Programs
TYLER SIBLEY Fish and Wildlife Biologist
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M EET O UR T E A M
RAY CLIFTON
STEPHANIE FULLER
Director of Training
Director of Promotions and Economic Development
CHRIS ISAACSON
MAGGIE POPE
President
Director of Education and Industry Relations
KELLY DANIEL
BOYD KELLY
MIKE MOORE
Vice President - Underwriting
President / Fund Administrator
Vice President - Finance
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Looking Ahead to 2021 // Book Tour
The Alabama Forestry Association’s first ever “Lucy Tour” kicks off in May 2021. This is a collaborative partnership with the Alabama Sustainable Forestry Initiative and the Forest Workforce Training Institute (ForestryWorks!). The goal of this tour is to use ForestryWorks’ newly published children’s book, Lucy Meets A Logger, to educate elementary students about sustainable forestry and the importance of the forest products industry in hopes that one day, they may be interested in forestry as a career. The Alabama Forestry Association will be continuing the “Lucy Tour” throughout 2021.
// 02 // Raptors
The Alabama Forestry Association has partnered with the Alabama Forestry Foundation and the Southeastern Raptor Center to tour Alabama schools to encourage healthy forests and proper forest management.
2021 ALABAMA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 12-14 WE'LL SAVE YOU A SEAT...
555 Alabama St., Montgomery, AL 36104
Telephone
E-mail:
(334) 265-8733
info@alaforestry.org
Fax: (334) 262-1258
