Alabama Forestry Association

Alabama Forestry Association
FormationMay 6, 1949
Headquarters555 Alabama Street, Montgomery, Alabama
MembersOver 7000 (2025)
Websitealaforestry.org

The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) is a non-profit organization based in the U.S. state of Alabama that specializes in companies and individuals associated with the forest industry.

History

The AFA was founded on May 6, 1949, by a group that consisted of sawmill owners. It was founded as the Alabama Forest Products Association, and changed its name to the Alabama Forestry Association on February 2, 1972. The organization is considered the most influential forestry organization in the state.

Politics

The organization is known for its political endorsements, through the ForestPAC. It generally endorses candidates for congressional elections and state elections.

References

  1. ↑ "Membership". Alabama Forestry Association. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
  2. ↑ "Alabama Forestry Association". Encyclopedia of Alabama. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
  3. ↑ "On this day in Alabama history: Alabama Forestry Association was founded". Alabama News Center. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
  4. ↑ "On this day in Alabama history: Forest Products Association changed its name". Alabama News Center. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
  5. ↑ "Alabama Forestry Association Is 'The Voice' Of The Industry". The Montgomery Advertiser. March 19, 1995. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
  6. ↑ "ForestPAC". ForestPAC. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
  7. ↑ "Alabama Forestry Association endorses Tom Whatley for state Senate". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
  8. ↑ "Alabama Forestry Association endorses Caroleene Dobson in District 2". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved 7 June 2025.