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TREELINE The Official Magazine of the
North Carolina Forestry Association
MISSION STATEMENT
The NCFA Ensures Healthy, Productive, and Sustainable 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
Jill Bite – Business Manager Office: (800) 231-7723 ext.1; jbite@ncforestry.org
Jessica Ireland – Director of Education Programs Office: (800) 231-7723 ext. 2; jireland@ncforestry.org
Amanda Murphy – Communications Director Office: (800) 231-7723 ext. 3; amurphy@ncforestry.org
Mike Powell – Director of Forestry Programs Office: (800) 231-7723 ext. 6; mpowell@ncforestry.org
PUBLISHER – TODAY MEDIA CUSTOM COMMUNICATIONS
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Robert F. Martinelli – Chairman
Richard Martinelli – Group Publisher
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
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VOLUME 4 / ISSUE 2 / SECOND QUARTER 2022 CONTENTS
Cierra Ward with RMS presents to the Sustainable Forestry Teachers Experience in the coastal region in 2021.
FEATURES
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Annual Report
A Look Back at 2021
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Guest Labor
Understanding the Impact of a New Wage Rule
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Tax Determination
Properly Classify Your Forest Activity
Bryan Wagner, FMIC, trains ProLoggers
on safety, business, and environmental awareness.
DEPARTMENTAL NEWS & UPDATES
5 Executive Message
16 Notable Events
17 Operations Update
20 Legislative/Association News 22 ProLogger Pulse
24 Membership Application 26 Education Programs
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TREELINE
The Official Magazine of the North Carolina Forestry As
ON THE COVER
Interns Abigail Ridge and Kristen Fontana visit Southern Veneer mill with Jadie Andrews in 2021.
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NCFA’S ANNUAL REPORT
A Look Back at 2021
UNDERSTAND COMING WAGE Changes for Guest Labor
TAXES
Properly Classify Your Forest Activity
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