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TREELINE The Official Magazine of the
North Carolina Forestry Association
MISSION STATEMENT
The North Carolina Forestry Association (NCFA) actively promotes healthy, productive forests by supporting the efforts of landowners and forestry- related businesses and organizations that responsibly manage or use forests.
WHO WE ARE
The NCFA, the state’s oldest forest conservation organization, was established in 1911. It is a private, nonprofit partnership of approximately 4,000 members comprising: forest managers, forest landowners, mill operators, ProLoggers, hunt clubs, furniture manufacturers, educators and others concerned about the long-term health and productivity of the state’s forest resources and the industries they support. The association offers a variety of educational programs and resources for forestry professionals, as well as the general public, that promote responsible use and management of our state’s forest resources.
NCFA STAFF DIRECTORY
Dr. John Hatcher – Executive Director
Office: (800) 231-7723 ext. 5;
Cell: (803) 640-9125; jhatcher@ncforestry.org
Amy Juliana – Director of Education Office: (800) 231-7723 ext. 2; ajuliana@ncforestry.org
Amanda Murphy – Communications Director Office: (800) 231-7723 ext. 3; amurphy@ncforestry.org
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Robert F. Martinelli – Chairman
Kim Fortuna – General Manager
Steve Lassiter – Regional Director, New Business
Development/Advertising Director Tina Irgang Leaderman – Editor Darby Lassiter – Art Director
Karen Bark – Senior Account Executive
VOLUME 3 / ISSUE 2 / SECOND QUARTER 2021
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CONTENTS
FEATURES
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NCFA 2020 Annual Report The Year in Review
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Q&A
with Chip Capps of Arcola Logging
DEPARTMENTAL NEWS & UPDATES
5 Executive Message
17 Operations Update
20 Legislative/Association News 22 ProLogger Pulse
24 Membership Application
26 Education Programs
28 Communications Report
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Prioritizing Family and Quality
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MARC HALL, NCSU