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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
Ann Harper – Business Manager Office: (800) 231-7723 ext. 1; aharper@ncforestry.org
Amy Juliana – Education Programs Manager Office: (800) 231-7723 ext. 2; ajuliana@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 Courtney Fiore – Graphic Designer Karen Bark – Senior Account Executive
VOLUME 2 / ISSUE 3 / THIRD QUARTER 2020
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FEATURES
Piedmont Member Spotlight:
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CONTENTS
Uwharrie Lumber Company
Ray Allen shares his story of operating a hardwoods sawmill, connecting to his community, and plans for the future during uncertain times.
Jordan Lumber & Supply
Bruce Evans and Chip Miller discuss working for a family-owned business in the nation’s wood basket.
Stewart Gregg
We sit down with Stewart Gregg, longtime NCFA member and lifetime forester.
DEPARTMENTAL NEWS & UPDATES
5 Executive Message
18 Membership Application
20 Legislative/Association News 22 ProLogger Corner
24 Operations Updates
26 Education Programs
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