FORESTRY 411
2022 STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION REPORT
Association lobbyist Jim Spratt reports that, by and large, things in Tallahassee continue to move along rather smoothly with the Legislature passing or coming to agreement on many of the priority issues of each chamber or the Governor.
TRUCKING AND WORKFORCE WEBINAR
On Wednesday, March 9, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET, the Forest Resources Association (FRA) will host a special webinar, "Never Mind the Right Seats. Is There Anyone to Fill the Seats at All?"
 
With the baby boomer generation retiring and more restrictions being put on the industry, how will we fill the open positions we have for truck drivers to get the supply chain moving again? This one-hour webinar will be presented by Dale Lemmons, Bryce Lemmons, and Mark Evans of Signature Transport. FRA is applying for CFE credits for this webinar.
 
WHO'S WHO IN THE CARBON MARKET
The Forest Carbon Bulletin service provided by Florida Land Steward helps private landowners and forestry and natural resource partners navigate the emerging world of forest carbon initiatives, programs, and opportunities.

Check out the latest installment of the Bulletin (excerpted from the latest issue of the quarterly Florida Land Steward Newsletter) for more details on forest carbon project developers, registries, standards, and methodologies: Who’s who in the Forest Carbon Market, Part 2
BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDATIONS
The Association is currently seeking recommendations for members for its Board of Directors.

If you would like to recommend someone for consideration, please contact Alan Shelby (Alan@FLForestry.org or 850.222.5646).
WELCOME BACK, BRITTANY!
We are excited to announce that Brittany Varn, our director of forestry and regulatory affairs, has returned from maternity leave!

Baby Hunter (pictured left) is doing well and has everyone wrapped around his little finger. His big brother Tucker is working hard to show him the ropes and teach him all the things baby brothers need to know!
2022 FLORIDA FORESTRY TEACHERS TOUR ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Educators statewide are encouraged to apply for an exciting opportunity this summer, the Florida Forestry Teachers Tour. The annual tour brings educators from throughout the state to Northeast Florida for an inside look at the state’s largest agricultural commodity.

The tour is scheduled for June 21–24, 2022. Applications will be accepted through March 11.

The Florida Forestry Teachers Tour is designed to provide educators with an opportunity to learn how the industry meets the needs of the state’s communities and environment, from clean air and water to home goods and other wood products.

“The Florida Forestry Teachers Tour is one of the best tools we have to make the next generation aware of the importance of Florida’s forests and the career opportunities they provide,” said Erin Albury, State Forester and Director of the Florida Forest Service.
TAX TIPS
The dedicated forest business extension specialists at the University of Florida, the University of Georgia and the US Forest Service are once again providing tax help to forest landowners. To help you understand the forestry specific tax provisions and how the general tax rules apply to your forestry activities, here are the Tax Tips for Forest Landowners for the 2021 Tax Year. 
LOOKING TO SAVE SOME BUCKS?
Partnering with Outdoor Underwriters, Inc., the Association offers our members special reduced rates for liability insurance for hunting leases and timberland.
 
CALENDAR OF EVENTS

February 26, 2022
8 AM-12 PM Eastern
Branford, FL

MEMBERSHIP MEETING
March 9, 2022
11:30 AM Eastern
Glen St. Mary, FL

MEMBERSHIP MEETING
March 30, 2022
11:30 AM Central
Campbellton, FL

May 3-4, 2022
8 AM-5 PM Eastern
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL

July 14, 2022
8 AM-12 PM Eastern
Virtual

September 22, 2022
8 AM-12 PM Eastern
Virtual

October 22, 2022
8 AM-12 PM Eastern
Virtual

December 8, 2022
8 AM-12 PM Central
Blountstown, FL
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