News & Updates
Forestry Best Management Practices Help Prevent Soil Erosion
Forestry Best Management Practices (BMPs) are essential in minimizing soil erosion during forest harvesting. These voluntary guidelines are designed to protect water quality and maintain the health of forest ecosystems. When properly applied, BMPs help ensure that logging and other forest operations do not contribute to sedimentation in nearby streams and rivers.
6 TFA Members & Partners Awarded USDA Grants
Congratulations to our Tennessee members and partners who were awarded a U.S. Forest Service Wood Innovation grant. We are excited to see the ways that you all grow and shape the future of wood products!
Jerry Byrd named the 2025 Appalachian Region Outstanding Logger by the Forest Resources Association
Jerry and his family have spent decades building a legacy in Tennessee’s forests—leading with integrity, investing in safety, and setting the bar high for responsible logging. Whether it’s mentoring young operators or working with landowners to protect their land, Jerry’s commitment shows in every job.
2024 Tennessee Tree Farmer of the Year: Allan & Melissa Romans, Romancoak Farm
2024 Tennessee Tree Farmer of the Year: Allan & Melissa Romans, Romancoak Farm.
Jerry Byrd: 2024 Tennessee Forestry Association Logger of the Year
The Tennessee Forestry Association is proud to recognize Jerry Byrd, owner of Jerry Lee Byrd Logging, LLC, as the 2024 Logger of the Year.
Tennessee Bridge & Pallet Mat Incentive Program
The Tennessee Forestry Foundation (TFF) is proud to announce the availability of conservation incentive funding to assist commercial logging operations in protecting Tennessee’s water resources. Funding is available for the purchase of wooden pallet mats, erosion control materials, and soon, steel and wooden skid bridges.
TFA Signs Letter to President Trump Regarding EUDR Concerns
Candace Dinwiddie, TFA Executive Director
Scottie Robertson: 2023 Tennessee Forestry Association Logger of the Year
The Tennessee Forestry Association is proud to recognize Scottie Robertson, owner of Robertson Logging, as the 2023 Logger of the Year.
Minimizing Erosion on Harvest Sites by Revegetating Logging Roads, Skid Trails, and Landings
Minimizing Erosion on Harvest Sites by Revegetating Logging Roads, Skid Trails, and Landings
Hurricane Helene: Timber Damage Assessment for Tennessee
Timber damage update from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry
Understanding Carbon Credits for Your Forested Property
What you should know, anticipate, and evaluate to gain carbon credits.
The Economic Impact of Tennessee Forest Product Exports in 2023
Andrew Muhammad, Professor and Blasingame Chair of Excellence, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics R. Jamey Menard, Research Leader, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics David W. Hughes, Professor and Greever Endowed Chair, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics Adam Taylor, Professor, School of Natural Resources
Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance Program
USDA Forest Service U.S. Department of Agriculture Fiscal Year Overview
Forest Industry-Related Grants
Overview by Tennessee Department of Agriculture Business Center
Oak Regeneration Practices
Wayne K. Clatterbuck, Professor, Silviculture and Forest Management, School of Natural Resources, University of Tennessee
Stephen E. Peairs, Assistant Professor, Silviculture and Forest Management, School of Natural Resources, University of Tennessee
