About OFA
Mission
The Oklahoma Forestry Association champions the many values of healthy Oklahoma forests. We foster and enc
ourage the use of high ethical standards within the forest industry. We are proponents of sound economic and environmental management and the wise, sustained use of all forest related resources for current and future generation.
Objectives
OFA’s objectives are; to promote forestry in Oklahoma; to develop a public appreciation of the aesthetic, environmental and economic values of Oklahoma forests and their importance; to assist in securing adequate protection from fire and other destructive agents and to encourage the wise use of all forest related resources including wildlife, water, soil, and aesthetic qualities for future generation and participate in legislative activities that affects our industry or management practices.
Membership
200 Strong! The Oklahoma Forestry Association is a non-profit, privately supported association of more than 200 individuals, landowners and corporation concerned with forest policy issues. Comprised of conservation minded landowners, citizens and forest industry, OFA’s purpose is to promote and encourage the wise use and stewardship of Oklahoma’s woodland resources for society now and in the future. Click here to download a membership form.
Accomplishments:
The association supports numerous causes and projects throughout the state for the betterment of forestry.
- Developed and implemented the Oklahoma Arson Witness Rewards System.
- Monitor and respond to legislation with our policy makers.
- Financial administrator of Oklahoma Project Learning Tree.
- Annual fund raiser for the Children’s Miracle Network through the Log-a-Load program.
- Sponsor and support Pro-Logger and Landowner Training Programs.
- Forestry on the Grow Conference
- Pro-Logger Training Programs on forest water quality and best management practices.
- Landowner Best Management Stewardship Programs
- Manage the American Tree Farm Program for Oklahoma in partnership with American Forest Foundation.
- Sponsor and support Natural Resources education programs for Oklahoma’s Youth.
- FFA and 4H Forestry Contest
- Annual Youth Forestry Camp
- Co-Sponsor Project Learning Tree environmental education program with partnership with Forestry Services of the OK Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry.
- What is Forestry Tour
- Co-sponsor with the OK Division of the Society of American Foresters in the development of a mentorship program with Forest Professionals and Forestry Students.
Contact Us
Telephone: (580) 326-0200
Mailing Address:
Oklahoma Forestry Association
P.O. Box 753
Hugo, OK 74743