AFOA wants to help you reach your goals as a forest owner, and to provide a way for you to connect and learn together. We provide the reliable information you need to face change with confidence, protect your land, and preserve the rewards of ownership for generations to come.
No one is born with a forestry education. It comes from listening, watching, and being attentive to the best information available. That’s why we’re here: to help you become the forest owner you want to be. Your land is personal. Your vision matters. You decide. We can help.
All you have to do is join us.
In less than a minute, you can take your next step by becoming an AFOA member. Click the Join Now button below to purchase your membership immediately.
If you wish to print the membership application and return the form to AFOA with payment (Check or Money Order), Click Here.
When: April 24-25, 2026
Where: Headquartered at the Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National
Address: 3700 Robert Trent Jones Trail, Opelika, AL 36801
We like to share events and opportunities that we think might interest you. Take a look. You may see an event or topic of interest that could be beneficial to you.
Fire and Nature Festival at the University of West Florida, Edward Ball Nature Trail. Come celebrate Florida’s forests and the role of fire in maintaining and enhancing their beauty, diversity, and habitat value. Enjoy prescribed burn demonstrations, guided nature hikes, food trucks, live music, plant vendors, and more. For more information call the Longleaf Alliance at (352) 427-1029.
Heirs Property Workshop at the Houston County Extension Office, 1699 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan. Participants will learn about commonly faced heirs property issues, hear from professionals, engage in question/answer session, and receive resources and tools. For more information contact Calen Monroe at (334) 752-1767 or cbm0095@auburn.edu.
Recreational Pond Management at the Robertsdale Coliseum, 19477 Fairground Road, Robertsdale. This workshop will cover basic water quality, weed control, and fish stocking. Bring a water or weed sample for identification. For more information contact Baldwin County Extension at (251) 937-7176 or bannicj@aces.edu.
Through our group policy, our members can access both hunting lease liability insurance and timberland liability insurance that provide excellent coverage at affordable prices.
Its surprisingly easy and affordable to protect yourself and your assets when leasing land for hunting. Our group policy keeps insurance costs low, while providing peace of mind and security. The policy can be secured for less than the price of a climbing stand. Cover the landowner and the hunting club members today!
Keep your focus on making your timberland all it can be, without worrying about liability for trespassers. You’ll be surprised how easy and affordable our group insurance coverage is. Don’t risk your life’s savings, but instead, protect what you have today!
AFOA members may list their hunting land for lease at no cost. It’s an effective method to advertise your land as available to a new hunting club. Details about the location and lease terms are available here.
These Hunting Clubs are already organized and are looking for additional members. Save time and expense by joining a club that has already secured a lease, established food plots and has an ongoing hunting experience waiting for you.
In today’s markets, you could use every advantage you can get. Markets are shrinking, so don’t be left behind.
Most forest landowners don’t have the time to sift through news articles, newsletters, websites, and social media posts. We’ve already done this for you, and we’d like to save you some time. Here’s the best of the best in forestry news to keep you sharp and keep you ahead:
3/6/26
Considering Buying Land with the Minerals Owned by Another Person?
AFOA Member, LandShow Host, and Realtor Jonathan Goode says this does not always make the property undesirable. In fact, it’s quite common.
3/5/26
The Middle East and North Africa markets are important and consequential growth markets for timber.
3/4/26
Hurricane Helene with 100 mph winds affected 8.9 million acres of forestland in Georgia. This Block Grant is applicable only to Georgia property owners who have suffered losses due to the hurricane.
3/3/26
The 2026 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest Winners Have Been Selected.
“Alabama is a uniquely beautiful state that offers a wide variety of outdoor photo options,” said Chris Blankenship, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Commissioner. “From our abundant natural landscapes and native plants and wildlife to the many outdoor recreation opportunities that are available, Alabama is a photographer’s paradise. The images highlighted in this year’s contest once again showcase the reasons why Alabama is such a great place to live and work. Congrats to all of the winning photographers!”
Since 2001, AFOA has been a leader in interviewing experts in the field of forestry who can get their point across in 3.5 minutes. Select a podcast below and in just a few minutes, you’ll get to hear directly from these experts. Search by topic or by speaker. Visit our archive.
Now, more than ever, you need every advantage you can get. Leverage your time and energy by having a Consulting Forester on your side. Few people can navigate the ever changing timber markets, so it makes sense to be guided by a professional who stays informed about market trends in your area. You can use this directory to search for a Consulting Forester by name, county, or area of specialty.
This directory is a service of the Alabama Forest Owners’ Association supported by a grant from the Bradley/Murphy Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Trust.
Our No Trespassing Signs are the best and most durable available, and they are shockingly affordable.
Here is a listing of merchandise items available to our active members.
Need help with a forestry-related service, or a product that can help you tackle that next project? Take a look here.
Take advantage of AFOA’s website and use it to increase your company’s visibility to landowners, hunters, and others who use forestland for work and play.
Interested in adding your company’s name to the list below of our services and suppliers? Contact advertising@afoa.org to find out how.
AFOA has been a leader in helping forest owners reach their goals. We respect that you know best, and you should be allowed to pursue your own goals and preserve your way of life. We’d love to help you get there.
With over 45 years of listening to forest landowners, we’d like to think we’ve learned a thing or two. By helping landowners interact with one another and with experts in the field, we’ve been witness to some of the best (and worst) ideas. Let us share what we’ve learned.
AFOA is guided by a Board of Directors whose combined experience in forest ownership has no equal.
