TFA is the voice of forestry in the State of Texas, representing people who grow, manage, harvest and process the forest resource of Texas.
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During today’s Logger Appreciation Luncheon, Texas Logging Council Chairman Charles Greenleaf recognized Gov. Abbott’s renewal of the disaster declaration extending the 95,000-lb. weight allowance and red-dyed diesel authorization. txforestry.org/truck-news
Over 100 forest landowners joined us at the SFI Landowner Workshop, which offered practical guidance on Best Management Practices that protect water quality, conserve wildlife habitat, and support productive forests. #SustainableForestry #WorkingForests | texasforestry.org
📣 Heads up, folks! Today's the last day to register for the TFA Annual Conference!
We’d love to see you at Margaritaville Lake Resort for a few days of forestry, fun, and catching up with friends from across the industry.
Register today 👉 txforestry.org/conference26
We had a great time at the East Texas State Fair, handing out Shumard Oak seedlings and talking with fairgoers about the importance of healthy, sustainable forests. Huge thank-you to our volunteers and the Texas SFI State Implementation Committee for helping make it a great day!
This post is not AI—but the topic sure is! 🤖
Meet Lee Miller of MSG Resources & Broad-Comm at #TFAConference2026. His session, “AI in the Woods,” will show practical ways forestry pros can put AI to work.
Register: txforestry.org/conference26 | #TFASpeaker2026
Water is a big part of Texas’ future—and it matters to forestry, too. At #TFAConference2026, Ashley Morgan, Director of the Texas Water Development Board, will provide an update on current water issues and priorities affecting Texas.
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Gov. Greg Abbott met with the Texas Logging Council to discuss his disaster declaration providing temporary relief for logging and trucking operations.
Texas DMV issued guidance on how timber haulers can comply with the rules: txforestry.org/txdmv-guidanc…
ONE MONTH OUT: #PineAndParadise awaits! Join us Oct. 28–30 at Margaritaville for top-tier networking, education, and lake views. Registration closes soon—lock in your spot today!
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A BIG WIN FOR LOGGING & TEXAS FORESTRY! Gov. Abbott’s new disaster proclamation expands dyed-diesel use on Texas roads and allows fuel, agricultural and timber loads up to 95,000 pounds.
Read more: txforestry.org/abbott26
TFA recently hosted Texas SFI Pro Logger Core Training, helping loggers strengthen their knowledge of BMPs and responsible harvesting practices that protect water quality, wildlife habitat, and the long-term health of Texas’ working forests.
Meet Butch Bailey, Extension Forester with Mississippi State University Extension Service. Butch will present “Ethics for Professional Foresters” at TFA’s 2026 Annual Conference, Oct. 28–30 in Montgomery, TX.
Register: txforestry.org/conference26 | #TFAConference2026
What does the law mean for Texas landowners? Let’s hear from Jim Bradbury, Managing Partner with Bradbury Counsel, at #TFAConference2026. Jim will discuss “Law and Policy in the Texas Courts.”
📅 Oct. 28–30 | txforestry.org/conference26 | #TFASpeaker2026
A strong forestry workforce starts with making sure students know these careers exist. ForestryWorks was developed to help make that happen.
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What will the forests of tomorrow look like? At #TFAConference2026, we’ll hear from Patrick Cumbie, Interim CEO & VP of Product Development at ArborGen. Patrick will present “Genetics and Planting Densities for Future Markets."
txforestry.org/conference26 | #TFASpeaker2026
Meet Stephanie Fuller of the Forest Workforce Training Institute. At #TFAConference2026, she’ll discuss ForestryWorks® and the efforts helping grow the next generation of the forest industry.
Register at txforestry.org/conference26. #TFASpeaker2026
Logger advocate and Executive Director of the American Loggers Council Scott Dane is joining us at #TFAConference2026! He’ll discuss “The Road to Recovery” and more, Oct. 28–30 in Montgomery, TX.
Register: txforestry.org/conference26 | #TFASpeaker2026 #TexasLogging
American Loggers Council's Scott Dane sounds alarm on diesel prices amid threat to timber industry.
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At #TFABoardMeeting2026, Mitch Mitchell of Regions Private Wealth Management updated the Board on the #TFALifeMember endowment, which he helps manage with Nick Oliver. Life Membership provides lasting support that strengthens TFA’s financial foundation for the future.
Meet our 2026 Keynote Speaker! Pete Williams, editor of Forest Landowner, will present “The Forest Landowner Story” at TFA’s Annual Conference, Oct. 28–30 in Montgomery, Texas.
Register: txforestry.org/conference26
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Advocating for #TexasForestry! At #TFABoardMeeting2026, President-Elect and FORPAC Chair Jeff Rogers updated the Board on FORPAC’s work supporting candidates who consider forestry concerns, including contributions during recent primary elections and upcoming runoff races.
