Home - Alabama Forestry Association Formed in 1949 the Alabama Forestry Association AFA is a membership organization comprised of forest products companies loggers landowners suppliers foresters and others with a stake in Alabamas forest economy. What we do Protect members interests at the national state and local levels Promote sustainable forestry practices and programs across the state Educate the public about the benefits of Alabamas forests and forest industry BECOME A MEMBER This membership category includes wholesaleretail lumber businesses specialty services forestry equipment and supplies vendors individual foresters as well as forestry employees students and educators. This membership category includes banks various types of businesses equipment dealers oil insurance etc. and individuals such as accountants attorneys and real estate agents.