Arkansas Forests Oil and Gas Workshop
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This document summarizes information presented at an oil and gas leasing workshop about Arkansas's forests. It provides details about forest ownership, types, and economic and environmental impacts. It also describes the programs of the Arkansas Forestry Association, including advocacy, education, networking, insurance, and their Log A Load For Kids campaign to raise money for Arkansas Children's Hospital.
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Arkansas Forests Oil and Gas Workshop
- 1. Oil and Gas Leasing Workshop El Dorado Conference Center June 21, 2012
- 2. About Arkansas’s Forests… • 18.5 million acres • Forest types: • Forest ownership 42 % Oak-hickory 58% Private 29% Pine 22% Forest industry 16% Bottomland 14% U.S. Forest Service hardwood 6% Other public 2% Cedar
- 3. How Arkansas’s Forests Impact the Economy… • 30,000+ direct and • 120+ manufacturers indirect Arkansas jobs Lumber Engineered wood products • $1.5 billion earned each Paper, packaging year by working families Furniture, cabinets, flooring Pallets, boxes, crates • $2.8 billion added to the Crossties, poles state’s economy Chips, shavings
- 4. How Arkansas’s Forests Benefit the Environment… • Voluntary Best • Wildlife habitat Management Practices • Carbon storage • Protect unique ecological • Clean air and water areas and threatened • Recreation and endangered species
- 5. About AFA…
- 6. Programs • Advocacy • Education Foundation • Communications Project Learning Tree • Networking Teacher Conservation Tour • Tree Farm Program Landowner Outreach • Insurance Log A Load For Kids
- 7. Advocacy • State and Federal Representation with Lawmakers and Policymakers • Protect Private Property Rights and Right to Practice Forestry
- 8. Communication • Weekly Email Updates • Monthly Printed Newsletter • Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
- 9. Networking • Annual Meeting • Workshops • Regional Membership Meetings • Tree Farm Training
- 10. Education Programs • Project Learning Tree • Teacher Conservation Tour • Forest Awareness Day • Landowner Education and Assistance
- 11. Insurance Program • AFA Members Only • Hunting Lease Liability • Standing Timber • Timberland Liability • Prescribed Burn • Property • And more!
- 12. Log A Load For Kids • Grassroots campaign in the logging and forestry community • Since 1993, has raised more than $5.5 million for ACH
- 13. arkforests.org facebook.com/arkforests Twitter @arkforests