Alabama Forestry Association

08/24/2026

There’s more to the mass timber conversation than what’s happening in the marketplace - research, design, and education are helping shape what comes next.

𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗛𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻, Associate Dean for Research & Graduate Programs at Auburn University College of Architecture, Design, and Construction, will bring that perspective to our 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 Tuesday morning at the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗙𝗔 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴.

September 13–15 | Perdido Beach Resort
www.2026afaannualmeeting.com

08/21/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗲 will join us Monday morning, September 14, at the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗙𝗔 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴.

We’re excited to have him join us - more speaker announcements to come!

𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟯–𝟭𝟱 | 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁

www.2026afaannualmeeting.com

08/20/2026

The growing mass timber market takes center stage Tuesday morning at the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗙𝗔 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴.

𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻, VP of Marketing and Communications with the Softwood Lumber Board, will join our three-member 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 to talk about what’s happening in this growing market and what it means for the forest products industry.

See you at the BEACH! 🌲
www.2026afaannualmeeting.com

08/19/2026

We’re excited to welcome U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville back to the Perdido Beach Resort as a featured speaker at the 2026 AFA Annual Meeting!

Another great reason to join us at the beach!

📅 September 13–15
📍 Perdido Beach Resort
🌐 www.2026afaannualmeeting.com

07/31/2026

Alabama ForestryWorks is proud to be represented by David Benefield at the Alabama CTE Summer Professional Development Conference at the Mobile Convention Center this week!

Career and Technical Education teachers play a vital role in preparing the next generation of forest industry professionals. We're excited to share how the ForestryWorks credentialing programs can help educators connect students with rewarding careers in Alabama's forest industry.

07/29/2026

07/22/2026

🌲 We're headed back to the beach!

Registration is open for the 2026 AFA Annual Meeting, and we hope you'll make plans to join us September 13–15 at Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach.

We can't wait to see you there!

📅 September 13th - 15th
📍 Perdido Beach Resort | Orange Beach

👉 Find all the info at: 2026AFAAnnualMeeting.com

06/01/2026

We are proud to endorse Congressman Barry Moore for the U.S. Senate.

A lifelong advocate for Alabama agriculture and forestry, Moore has been a strong voice for landowners, loggers, and the forestry industry throughout his public service career. We look forward to continuing to work with him to support Alabama’s forests and rural communities.

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. 🇺🇸

This Memorial Day, we are grateful for their courage, sacrifice, and the freedoms they helped protect.

05/18/2026

Election Day is TOMORROW 🇺🇸🗳️

As you head to the polls, be sure to check out the ForestPAC-endorsed candidates. To view our full list of endorsements, visit www.afaforestpac.com/2026-legislative-endorsements

ForestPAC serves as the political arm of the Alabama Forestry Association, providing companies and individuals who care about the future of forestry with a voice in Alabama politics.