CAPITAL IDEAS -- LIVE!
NOVEMBER 2025 News Conference for Forest Owners
Produced by the Alabama Forest Owners' Association, Inc.
This Conference was recorded at 10:00 A.M. Central Time on
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 with a live audience.
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Hayes D. Brown
starting time: (00:00) |
Moderator
Hayes D. Brown, attorney and forest owner, will moderate this news
conference. Hayes' email address is
hbrown@hayesbrown.com.
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Scott Whetstone
(01:09) |
Angry Elmore County
Residents Organize and Defeat Tax Increases
Scott Whetstone
has long been active in his Elmore County community. When a recent property
tax increase was proposed, it sparked local concern. Scott helped organize
his neighbors to better understand the issue and make their voices heard. In
doing so, the effort united residents across the county, fostering open
dialogue and collective action around local decision-making. Scott joins us
to share how his community came together to engage, inform, and advocate for
the future they want to see.
Phone: (334) 202-9665
Email:
scottwhets@gmail.com
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Lloyd Irland
(07:19) |
Tariffs, Trade, and
Timber: Understanding the Impact on U.S. Forest Landowners
Lloyd Irland
has served with the U.S. Forest Service, Maine state and local government,
and the Bureau of Public Lands, as well as authored numerous books and
articles. In The Forestry Source's
October newsletter, he authored Tariffs, Trade, and Timber: Permanent
Chaos for Decision Makers in the Industry, he examines the ongoing
tariffs on Canadian lumber entering the United States and unpacks what this
tangled trade relationship means for our domestic wood supply. Lloyd
explores the challenges posed by America’s heavy reliance on Canadian
imports and what it would take for U.S. producers to fill the gap if that
flow were disrupted. He joins us to shed light on how these shifting trade
dynamics impact forest landowners, the broader timber industry, and the
future of wood markets across the country.
Suggested Reading:
Phone: (207) 446-3682
Email: lcirland@gmail.com
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Julia Brock
(13:00) |
Tracing the Roots of
Southern Hunting
Julia Brock
is Associate Professor of History at the
University of Alabama
and author of Closed Seasons: The Transformation of Hunting in the Modern
South. Her research sheds light on the cultural, economic, and
environmental forces that have shaped the way hunters interact with the
land, from early subsistence practices to modern recreational traditions.
She joins us to share her insights on the rich history of one of Alabama’s
most enduring and cherished traditions, offering a deeper understanding of
how the past continues to influence the state’s hunting heritage today.
Suggested Reading:
Phone:
(205) 348-7100
Email:
jbrock2@ua.edu
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Curtis VanderSchaaf
(18:23) |
Are Carbon Markets
Shrinking? What Happened to NCX?
Curtis L.
VanderSchaaf is Regional Forestry Extension Specialist at
Mississippi State University, where his work focuses on helping
landowners navigate the ever-changing landscape of forest management and
economics. His recent work examines the forest carbon market—how programs
like the Natural Capital Exchange (NCX) opened new doors for smaller,
private landowners to participate through short-term contracts, and why that
model ultimately came to an end. With the NCX program no longer available,
Curtis explores what today’s carbon opportunities look like, from
longer-term commitments and permanence requirements to the factors that
influence revenue potential. He joins us to share his insights on the future
of forest carbon markets and how these programs continue to shape private
landownership and environmental stewardship across the South.
Suggested Reading:
Phone: (601) 857-2284
Email: clv127@msstate.edu
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