Arkansas Forestry Association/AFA Education Foundation

10/09/2026

FRIDAY FORESTRY FACT: 80% of the total carbon stored in Canada's boreal forest is in the soil. Microorganisms in the soil are essential for decomposing dead matter and storing carbon in soil humus.

10/02/2026

FRIDAY FORESTRY FACT: Fallen leaves re an essential part of a forests's ecosystem. The "leaf litter" shields the soil from hard rains, holding in moisture and preventing erosion. It also protects tree seeds that will germinate next spring, and nutrients that leach from the dead leaves nourish the seedlings.

09/30/2026

The Arkansas Forestry Association would like to thank Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders for her recent actions in providing assistance to our loggers so they can continue doing their important work. You can read more about her executive order here ---> https://governor.arkansas.gov/executive_orders/sanders-signs-executive-order-allowing-farmers-loggers-to-use-tax-free-dyed-diesel-fuel-on-highways/

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09/25/2026

FRIDAY FORESTRY FACT: Cellulose nanofiber, a sustainable alternative to plastic packaging, is made from wood chips. It can extend the shelf-life and quality of food, medicine, and cosmetics.

09/23/2026

Excited to be invited to the Forestry Forward event today in Texarkana. Max had the opportunity to be a part of a panel with other southern forestry leaders to discuss industry and state forestry and defining stakeholder values.

09/18/2026

FRIDAY FORESTRY FACT: Jobs in sustainable forestry help to maintain or restore ecosystems and ensure that forest products are sustainable produced. Worldwide, more than 54.2 million people work in jobs connected to forests.

09/11/2026

FRIDAY FORESTRY FACT: Exposure to wood indoors - whether in products, furniture, or design - offers many of the same benefits as being outdoors.

09/04/2026

FRIDAY FORESTRY FACT: Being outdoors brings you many health benefits, and so does bringing the outdoors in! Wood is a natural material used in biophilic design, which has been shown to reduce stress in humans.

09/01/2026

Congratulations to the Robbins Family! We are excited to see them be named the Southern Regional Tree Farmer of the Year. Now they are in the running for National Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year!

08/28/2026

FRIDAY FORESTRY FACT: Did you know that the closer trees get to the equator, the faster they grow? In fact, growth rings in tropical areas are often associated with wet an dry seasons, instead of with the four standard seasons. This means that some tropical trees show multiple growth rings in one year!