Texas Forestry Association

LUFKIN, TEXAS Jan 31, 2017 -- Texas Forestry Association today announced that Ron Hufford, Executive Director, will retire by the end of the year. "I am grateful for the opportunity to have spent 33 years doing what I love with people I admire and respect," Hufford said. "We have faced many challenges in our industry and have survived all of them. We have created an … [Read more...] about Texas Forestry Association Executive Director to Retire At End of Year

MONTGOMERY, TEXAS - Dr. Jerry Marcontell of Rye, Texas has been elected President of Texas Forestry Association (TFA).  Dr. Marcontell was recommended by TFA’s Nominating Committee and approved by the Board of Directors to fill the position in 2017 during TFA’s annual convention held Oct. 26-28, 2016 at La Torretta Resort and Spa in Montgomery, Texas. “Dr. Marcontell has … [Read more...] about DR. JERRY MARCONTELL ELECTED AS PRESIDENT OF TEXAS FORESTRY ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MONTGOMERY, TEXAS – Bruce Lyndon Cunningham received the Excellence in Wood Design Award in the Special Projects category during Texas Forestry Association’s annual convention held Oct. 26-28, 2016 at La Torretta Resort and Spa in Montgomery, Texas. "He is well known for his elaborate carved wood picture frames, many of which are displayed in the library at the Arthur Temple … [Read more...] about TEXAS FORESTRY ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES EXCELLENCE IN WOOD DESIGN AWARD RECIPIENTS

MONTGOMERY, TEXAS – Dr. Tom Byram, Director of Western Gulf Forest Tree Improvement Program (WGFTIP),was presented with the Forestry Innovation Award from Texas Forestry Association for his efforts to provide better forest genetics and the future of Texas forests. "To be innovative, one must be forward-looking and Tom's research is just that," said Misty Bowie, TFA Education … [Read more...] about TEXAS FORESTRY ASSOCIATION PRESENTS FORESTRY INNOVATION AWARD TO DR. TOM BYRAM

MONTGOMERY, TEXAS - Elyce Rodewald and Kerry Lemon received the Outstanding Forestry Educators Award during the Texas Forestry Association's (TFA) annual convention held Oct. 26-28, 2016 at La Torretta in Montgomery, Texas. "Together, Elyce Rodewald and Kerry Lemon have built a model program for K-12 and adult education programming at Stephen F. Austin State University," … [Read more...] about TEXAS FORESTRY ASSOCIATION RECOGNIZES ELYCE RODEWALD AND KERRY LEMON AS OUTSTANDING FORESTRY EDUCATORS