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ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Committees
Education Committee – The NCFA’s Education Committee identifies initiatives that increase public knowledge and understanding of the forestry and wood products industry. The committee also proposes new educational programs for the NCFA to serve the youth of North Carolina. Additionally, the Education Committee provides resources for STEM educators to help their students better understand the forest industry.
Forest Management Committee – The NCFA’s Forest Management Committee serves to advance proper forestry goals
in North Carolina. The committee covers a wide range of topics, from industry standards to important regulatory issues. The Forest Management Committee pools knowledge and resources from across NCFA’s various membership categories in order to ensure the responsible use and management of North Carolina’s forests.
Government Affairs/Communications Committee –
The NCFA’s Government Affairs/Communications Committee advises on advocacy efforts alongside the NCFA’s executive director. Similarly, this committee contributes to the NCFA’s communications mission of sending a positive, correct message regarding the state’s forest industry to the public. To this end,
the Government Affairs/Communications Committee consists
of a diverse group of NCFA members with skills and knowledge applicable to increasing legislative equality and public perception.
North Carolina Friends of Forestry Political Action Committee (FFPAC) – FFPAC is an independent, non-partisan organization of individuals interested in the policies and regulations that affect North Carolina’s natural resources and forest-based economy. The FFPAC is registered with the state board of elections and adheres to NC’s statutory requirements. The FFPAC does not offer support in federal elections.
The mission of FFPAC is to champion forestry/agricultural interests by organizing effective political action and by creating awareness among candidates of the importance of forestry to the economy and the environment, thus carrying out its civic responsibility.
In 2021, over $23,000 was raised to help support political candidates that promote the health and productivity of our forests, the forest products industry, and private property rights in North Carolina.
North Carolina Sustainable Forestry Initiative –
State Implementation Committee (NC SFI-SIC)– The NC SFI- SIC is committed to promoting the sustainable management of forests in North Carolina. The NC SFI-SIC supports programs and initiatives that help forward sound forestry practices within the forest products industry and other forestry-related entities. To maintain SFI certification, a member company must document that its approved management and/or procurement policy is being followed on a daily basis.
Safety, Logging, and Transportation Committee (SLTC) –
The SLTC Committee focuses on identifying safety and business trends in the forest products industry, especially in the
logging profession. The committee develops training
materials incorporated into the ProLogger base course
and the annual ProLogger module classes.
Steve Anderson, President & CEO, Forest History Society; KO Summerville, Member; and John Reeves, Master Craftsman standing with a catface longleaf pine.
Communications
There are a plethora of options when it comes to engaging with the NCFA. We communicate through multiple outlets in order to make sure each one of our members and the public has the opportunity to learn about the NCFA and all the wonderful programs we are working on throughout the year.
Website: www.ncforestry.org
TreeLine – Quarterly magazine with NCFA updates, feature
articles for members, and information for all members.
ZipLine – weekly email newsletter with up-to-date information on NCFA projects, member visits, and relevant partner information.
Social Media
Facebook: @NorthCarolinaForestryAssociation
The NCFA’s Facebook page includes information about North Carolina forests, the forest products industry, and the NCFA’s continuing work to promote responsible and sustainable forest management. It also serves as a point of outreach and interaction for the organization to engage with current and potential members.
LinkedIn: North Carolina Forestry Association
The NCFA’s LinkedIn account was created in 2020 in order to engage with members and potential members on a professional level. Engagement includes job postings, economic information, and other professional topics.
Instagram: northcarolinaforestryassoc
The NCFA’s Instagram page was created in 2019 to complement the existing Facebook and Twitter accounts, while specifically focusing on and engaging with the next generation of NCFA members. This account is used to promote the NCFA and the forest industry in North Carolina through pictorial documentation.
Twitter: @NCForestryAssoc
The NCFA’s Twitter account provides frequent updates that include information about North Carolina forests, the forest products industry, the NCFA’s educational programs, and legislative initiatives/updates that affect the forest industry. Twitter specifically focuses on engaging primarily with non-members and potential members to garner attention for not only the NCFA, but also the forest industry in North Carolina as a whole.
YouTube: NCFA – North Carolina Forestry Association
The NCFA’s YouTube channel houses all videos created by the association. There are playlists for Goods from the Woods, Just Ask Roy, and Get to Know Us.
The NCFA decorated
a Christmas tree. Amanda Murphy, Jill Bite, Kristen Fontana, and Abigail Ridge pose for a photo with the tree.
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