MARYLAND FORESTS ASSOCIATION, INC.
MARYLAND'S VOICE FOR FOREST, WILDLIFE & NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
ABOUT US
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Incorporated in 1976, the Maryland Forests Association, Inc. (MFA) is a state-wide nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. MFA's membership includes:
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OUR MISSION
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The Mission of the Maryland Forests Association is to conserve and enhance forests in Maryland by:
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increasing awareness of the diverse, public benefits of forests;
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supporting the sustainable use of forest resources;
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promoting economic opportunity for forest landowners; and,
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maintaining a viable local forest products industry.
MFA strives to accomplish this mission by:
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monitoring and influencing legislation and regulation that affect forests and the forestry community;
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promoting growth in MFA membership and finances; and,
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recognizing recipients for outstanding contributions on behalf of Maryland's forest resource.
OUR VISION
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The Maryland Forests Association envisions a future in which vibrant forests are maintained throughout the State, providing diverse economic and environmental benefits to all.
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MFA BYLAWS
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The Bylaws and Operating Procedures of Maryland Forests Association, Inc. may be downloaded here:
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OPERATING PROCEDURES (PDF version)
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Our Leadership
MFA OFFICERS
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Joe Hinson, President
Northwest Natural Resource Group, Salisbury
Tim Smith, Treasurer / Secretary
TD Smith, Bel Air
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MFA BOARD MEMBERS
Todd Berman
Pixelle Specialty Solutions
Spring Grove, Pennsylvania
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Bill Buckel
Rocky Resolve Tree Farm, Bittinger
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John Cheynet
GFR Forestry Consultants, Salisbury
James Culp
Landowner, Chestertown
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Philip Gottwals
ACDS LLC, Friendship
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Tom Johnson
Eastern Shore Forest Products, Salisbury
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Jonathan Kays
UMD Extension, Keedysville
Steve McHenry
Financial Services, Annapolis
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Danny Sines
Generation III Logging, Friendsville
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MFA STAFF
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Elizabeth Hill, Executive Director
Lindsay Ayers, Accounting
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Megan Smith, Membership Coordinator
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Sarah Davis, Design Editor
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