Name

Alabama Forestry Foundation

Legal name

Alabama Forestry Foundation

Website

https://alabamaforestryfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Forestry Conservation and Education Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (1153), Support Activities for Forestry (11531)

SIC

Forestry (800), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Forestry & Reforestation (BPAGAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Forest Ecosystem Services & Carbon/Conservation Programs (AFAMAAAJ), Carbon & Climate-Aligned Forest Certification Add-ons (e.g., FSC Ecosystem Services, climate modules) (AFAMALAH)

Keywords

• Forest conservation programs
• Environmental education services
• Forestry certification
• Landowner assistance
• Professional forestry training

Headquarters

HQ city

Montgomery

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorships: The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies on donations and corporate sponsorships to fund free landowner services. The website provides a donation portal and mentions sponsors for conservation projects.
2. Event Sponsorships: The annual Sunburn Classic Golf Tournament generates revenue through tournament sponsorships at various levels ($250-$3,500) and participant registrations.
3. Continuing Education Courses: Professional education courses for loggers and foresters are available for purchase through the member portal. Courses cover continuing education requirements for PLM certification.
4. Book Sales: The foundation sells educational books including 'Lucy Meets a Logger' ($15.95), 'Travis Visits a Tree Farm', and 'Green Gold: Alabama's Forests and Forest Industries' ($55).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Alabama Forestry Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides free forestry education, conservation programs, and technical assistance to Alabama landowners, loggers, teachers, and the forestry industry. Its offerings include the Tree Farm certification program, Project Learning Tree curriculum, Teachers Conservation Workshop, conservation projects for native species and watersheds, professional logger education, and Schoolyard Forest grants.

Product overview

Alabama Forestry Foundation operates as a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of interconnected conservation, education, and market development programs rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include the Alabama Tree Farm Program for forest certification and the Landscape Management Plan for landowners. Education initiatives span Project Learning Tree (PLT) for PreK-12 environmental education, the Teachers Conservation Workshop (TCW) for professional development, the Student Architect & Building Science Program for university students, and the Schoolyard Forest Program for K-12 schools. Conservation programs address specific species and ecosystems: Aquatics, Cumberland (shortleaf pine), Longleaf, Gopher Tortoise, and Black Pine Snake projects. Market development efforts include Building With Wood, Supplying Clean Water, and Climate Change Solutions programs. Supporting offerings include the Prescribed Fire Newsletter, Professional Education online courses, ForestryWorks workforce development, and the annual Sunburn Classic Golf Tournament fundraiser.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alabama Tree Farm Program Certification program for private landowners in Alabama who practice sustainable forest management, providing recognition signage and access to the national Tree Farm network.
• Project Learning Tree (PLT) Branching Out, Loggers, and SEEDS Inquiry Investigations curriculum books and training for K-12 teachers to incorporate forestry and environmental education into classrooms.
• Teachers Conservation Workshop (TCW) Multi-day summer workshop providing K-12 teachers with field-based conservation and forestry training, including continuing education credits.
• Schoolyard Forest Program Grant-funded program that provides Alabama schools with trees, planting resources, and curriculum support to establish on-campus forest learning areas.
• Professional Logger Education Continuing education and BMP training program for professional loggers operating in Alabama, supporting certification and sustainable harvest practices.
• Student Architect Program Continuing education program for architecture students covering sustainable forestry and wood use in building design, providing eligible credits.
• Afforestation U Training Training program on afforestation practices provided to landowners and forestry professionals.
• ForestFAM Summer Camp Summer camp experience for students combining forest ecology, management, and outdoor education.
• Conservation Education Center Programs On-site and virtual learning programs offered through the foundation's Conservation Education Center, serving Alabama students and educators.
• Sunburn Classic Golf Tournament Annual fundraising golf tournament that generates sponsorship revenue to support AFF's education and conservation programming.
• Educational Books and Curriculum Printed curriculum and educational books sold to teachers and educators to support forestry and environmental classroom instruction.
• ForestryWorks Member Portal Online portal that provides AFF members with access to foundation resources, news, event information, and program updates.
• Conservation Project Programs Specialty conservation initiatives targeting specific species and ecosystems in Alabama, including Cumberland, Longleaf, Gopher Tortoise, Black Pine Snake, and Aquatics habitat projects.
• BMP Signage Program Recognition signage program for landowners demonstrating Best Management Practices (BMPs) in their forestry operations.
• Landscape Management Plan Technical assistance offering for landowners to develop customized landscape management plans tailored to their property and objectives.
• Prescribed Fire Newsletter Newsletter publication providing landowners and professionals with information on prescribed fire techniques and forest management.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,600 acres of upland forests improved management, 177 acres riparian forests, 57 miles of streams/in-stream habitat improved (Aquatics project)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Forest FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Aquatics project working to improve aquatic habitat and water quality. American Forest Foundation supports family forest owner engagement efforts across conservation programs.
• National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding partner for the Aquatics project providing resources to engage family forest owners in improving habitat for at-risk aquatic species.
• Alabama International Trade CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing export assistance resources to forest products manufacturers to help access international markets.
• Alabama Department of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner supporting export promotion and infrastructure policy for forest products manufacturers.
• Alabama State Port AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting policy to enable efficient transport of forest products to port facilities for export.
• Auburn University College of Architecture, Design, and ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner for the Student Architect & Building Science Program providing instruction and hands-on learning for future architects about forest management and wood building materials.
• Samford UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner for architecture education programs teaching students about wood as a sustainable building material.
• USDA-NRCS EQIP ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal conservation program providing cost-share assistance to landowners for implementing forest management practices. AFF helps landowners enroll in EQIP.
• US Fish and Wildlife Service - Partners in Fish and WildlifecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner providing cost-share assistance for habitat improvement on private lands and conducting species status assessments for gopher tortoises.
• Mississippi Forestry AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint project partner for Black Pine Snake conservation efforts spanning Clarke, Mobile, and Washington counties in Alabama plus 15 Mississippi counties.
• Alabama Loggers CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner for providing technical education to loggers about Best Management Practices and stream crossing installation.
• Sustainable Forestry InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSFI certification and partnership for sustainable forest management. AFF promotes SFI certification through the Alabama Tree Farm Program.
• Alabama Cooperative Extension SystemminorOthersState extension service providing homeowner assistance for tree questions through county offices.
• Association of Consulting ForestersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational organization of professional foresters that AFF refers landowners to for consulting forester services.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American Forest Foundation: National family-forest-owner nonprofit focused on conservation, certification, and education. AFF's Aquatics project partner and the parent organization of the American Tree Farm System that AFF administers in Alabama — directly comparable model and constituency.
• Pinchot Institute for Conservation: Independent forestry research and policy nonprofit focused on sustainable forest management. Comparable mission around forest policy, landowner engagement, and conservation research.
• Arbor Day Foundation: National tree-planting and conservation education nonprofit running large-scale K-12 and community engagement programs. Closely comparable on the education/planting/landowner-engagement side of AFF's portfolio.

Others

• Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI): Forest certification and standards body that AFF partners with directly. Not a direct competitor — enables AFF's Tree Farm certification work and serves as an industry-level alternative to FSC.
• Project Learning Tree (national program): National environmental education program for PreK-12; AFF operates the Alabama state chapter. Not a peer in the competitive sense but the parent program whose reach (138M students) AFF extends statewide.

Broad incumbents

• The Nature Conservancy: Large national conservation nonprofit with significant forestry and land conservation programs. Operates at much greater scale across many ecosystems; overlaps AFF on private-land conservation and climate messaging.
• National Wildlife Federation: Major national conservation nonprofit with wildlife habitat and education programs (including classroom programs). Broader portfolio than AFF but overlaps on habitat-focused landowner engagement and K-12 environmental education.

Regional players

• Mississippi Forestry Association: State-level forestry trade and landowner association serving Mississippi. Comparable scope to AFF and a direct project partner on the Black Pine Snake initiative — operates in an adjacent geography rather than competing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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