Hayes D. Brown, attorney and forest owner, will moderate this news conference.
Hayes’ email address is hbrown@afoa.org.
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This Conference was recorded at 10 AM Central Time on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 with a live audience.
David Livingston is the executive director of the Mississippi Loggers Association. With international trade and shifting demand playing an increasingly important role in the forest industry, what happens overseas can have a direct impact on markets here at home. In particular, China and Brazil are influencing the global pulp landscape in ways worth watching. Livingston joins us to shed light on the forces shaping today’s pulpwood markets and talk about what it could mean for landowners in Alabama.
Jo Daniel is assistant professor of forest operations at Auburn University. Every property is different, and so are the people who own it—from their goals for the land and how they manage it to the opportunities and challenges they encounter along the way. Through her university research, Daniel is especially interested in understanding landowners’ attitudes, priorities, and perspectives, including how they view their timber and its potential value. Daniel joins us to talk about why hearing directly from landowners matters and how their input can help shape research and a better understanding of the needs of Alabama’s forest owners.
Greg Brewer is the Director of Training and Safety with the Alabama Forestry Commission. Whether you’re managing your property, spending time in the great outdoors or simply enjoying all that Alabama’s forests have to offer, having the right supplies on hand can make all the difference when an emergency strikes. Brewer joins us to talk about how to put together a wilderness first aid kit, what essentials every kit should include and why a little preparation can go a long way when you’re miles from the nearest help.
Rodney Wishard is a portfolio manager for Larson & McGowin. While harvesting provides an opportunity to generate income from timber, it can also play an important role in determining which tree species thrive in the years ahead. When it comes to encouraging oak regeneration, the right harvesting approach can make all the difference. Wishard joins us to talk about how to conduct a hardwood harvesting operation that gives oaks the best opportunity to flourish and helps landowners cultivate healthier, more productive forests for generations to come.
