Alabama Forestry Association

Alabama Forestry Association

Formation	May 6, 1949
Headquarters	555 Alabama Street, Montgomery, Alabama
Membership	Over 7000 [1] (2025)
Website	alaforestry.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. ^[2]

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. ^{[3] [4]} The organization is considered the most influential forestry organization in the state. ^[5]

Politics

The organization is known for its political endorsements, through the ForestPAC. ^[6] It generally endorses candidates for congressional elections and state elections. ^{[7] [8]}

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.