Forestry and Logging, Timberland Trade Associations

Alabama Forestry Association

Statewide trade association for forest products companies, loggers, landowners, suppliers, and foresters; provides advocacy, education, and training programs.

https://www.alaforestry.org/ Membership: 7,000

American Loggers Council

National coalition of state and regional logging associations and individual members representing 45 states; advances federal policy, safety, workforce, and business conditions for professional loggers.

https://www.amloggers.com/ Membership: 45

Associated California Loggers

Represents California’s professional timber harvesters and log haulers; offers government affairs, safety programs, and continuing education.

https://californialoggers.com/ Membership: 500

Associated Logging Contractors – Idaho

Represents independent logging and log hauling businesses in Idaho; delivers safety services, group insurance/benefits, workforce development, and advocacy.

https://www.idahologgers.com/ Membership: 538

Associated Oregon Loggers

Oregon’s statewide association for forest operators and contractors (~1,000 firms); provides certification, group insurance programs, business resources, and policy advocacy.

https://oregonloggers.org/ Membership: 1,000

Empire State Forest Products Association

New York’s statewide forest products industry association; 400+ businesses and individuals working on government affairs, markets, and sustainable forest management.

https://www.esfpa.org/ Membership: 400

Forest Landowners Association

National association for private forest landowners; focuses on federal policy advocacy, market development, education, and landowner services.

https://forestlandowners.com/ Membership: 2,000

Forest Resources Association

National trade association for the wood supply chain—from logging and hauling through mills; provides safety resources, technical guidance, networking, and advocacy.

https://forestresources.org/ Membership: 300

Georgia Forestry Association

Advocacy and networking organization for Georgia’s forestry community (landowners, loggers, mills, suppliers); runs education, events, and policy programs.

https://gfagrow.org/ Membership: 1,765

Maine Forest Products Council

Statewide trade association representing Maine’s diverse forest products sector; provides advocacy in Augusta and Washington, networking, and information services.

https://maineforest.org/ Membership: 350

Mississippi Forestry Association

Mississippi’s statewide “Voice of Forestry,” serving landowners, loggers, and industry with education, certification, and advocacy programs.

https://www.msforestry.net/ Membership: 3,000

Montana Logging Association

Nonprofit representing Montana’s timber harvesters and log haulers; provides safety programs, insurance and benefits access, professional development, and advocacy.

https://www.logging.org/ Membership: 500

National Alliance of Forest Owners

National advocacy organization of private timberland owners and managers; 48 member companies (plus association members) managing tens of millions of acres; focuses on federal policy.

https://nafoalliance.org/ Membership: 48

National Wooden Pallet & Container Association

Largest global organization of wood packaging professionals; supports 800+ pallet and container companies with standards, design software, technical resources, and advocacy.

https://www.palletcentral.com/ Membership: 800

North American Wholesale Lumber Association

Association for the wholesale lumber distribution community across North America; offers education, networking (e.g., Traders Market), and industry best practices.

https://www.nawla.org/ Membership: 650

Northeastern Loggers’ Association

Regional trade group for the Northeast and Lake States with 2,000+ members; publishes The Northern Logger, runs training programs, and hosts major industry expos.

https://www.northernlogger.com/ Membership: 2,000

Oregon Forest Industries Council

Trade association of nearly 50 Oregon forestland owners and wood manufacturers; advances policy, legal, and public outreach priorities for working forests.

https://ofic.com/ Membership: 50

Pennsylvania Forestry Association

Citizen-based statewide forestry organization promoting sound, science-based forest management through education, advocacy, and events.

https://paforestry.org/ Membership: 1,500

Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association

Regional association of solid-sawn lumber manufacturers and allied operations across the Southeast; provides government affairs, communications, and industry services.

https://www.slma.org/ Membership: 90

Timber Products Manufacturers Association

Northwest-based association serving the wood products industry with HR, safety, legal, and employee benefits programs; nearly 300 member companies.

https://www.timberassociation.com/ Membership: 300