forestry

Congress

Southeastern House speakers seek federal relief for forestry industry

Speakers from five Southeastern states urged Congress to address non-tariff trade barriers impacting the $36 billion forestry industry.

October 21, 2025

Sens. Tuberville, Britt cosponsor tax deduction for timber lost in natural disasters

The bill would establish tax deductions for foresters who lose timber as a result of natural disasters.

Alex Jobin

April 1, 2025

Drought assessment committee discusses end of year climate data

Each area of the state was reported as abnormally dry, while north and southwest Alabama faced severe or extreme drought.

Wesley Walter

December 13, 2024

Alabama Woods to Goods Week celebrates state’s forest industry

The forest and forest products industry contributes more than $36 billion to Alabama’s economy.

October 22, 2024

Alabama Woods to Goods Week celebrates state’s forest industry

Alabama Woods to Goods Week coincides with National Forest Products Week.

October 17, 2023

Alabama: The state where money does grow on trees

The forest products industry contributes more than $28.9 billion to Alabama’s economy.

March 21, 2023

Alabama Forestry Association endorses Sam Givhan for State Senate

Givhan is seeking re-election for state Senate District 7, which covers Madison County.

Brandon Moseley

September 23, 2021

Sen. Tommy Tuberville announces committee assignments

Tuberville has been assigned to four Senate committees important for the people of Alabama.

Brandon Moseley

February 19, 2021

Canadian company invests in Jasper Lumber leading to expansion and jobs

The investment will triple capacity at Jasper Lumber’s existing sawmill and create additional activity for its other subsidiary companies.

Brandon Moseley

January 4, 2021

Alabama Forestry Association endorses Hightower for Congress

Congressional candidate Bill Hightower has received the endorsement of the Alabama Forestry Association. “Bill Hightower is the right man for the job,” said Chris Isaacson, the executive vice president of the Alabama Forestry Association. “He has a proven, conservative track record as state senator, where he was a proponent for private property rights and fiscally … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 9, 2020