2021 AFA Impact Report

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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AFA 2020

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

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

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

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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

Facebook

Instagram

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

AFA 2020

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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.

ANNUAL MEETING

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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.

•

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.

•

$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

4

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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