American Forestry Association

The American Forestry Association (AFA) is a volunteer organization established in the United States in 1940 with headquarters in Washington, D.C.. The organization acts as a clearinghouse for environmental organizations working to preserve world tree growth. The "National Register of Big Trees" keeps track of tree growth and potential damage from environmental pollution. Recently, the organization has been active in assessing damage within Germany's Black Forest where acid rain has devastated much of the old growth forest.

The Association publishes the magazine, American Forests and Forest Life, and members include the executive director of the Boy Scouts of America, railroad officials, the president of the American Federation of Labor, officers of farmers' organizations, deans of forestry schools, governors, the presidents of the American Federation of Women's Clubs and of the League of Women Voters, the chief forester of the National Forest Service.

External links

• Policy statement of the AFA
• American Forests magazine

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