NORTH CAROLINA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION

What NORTH CAROLINA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION does

The North Carolina Forestry Association (NCFA) is a private nonprofit membership organization founded in 1911 and headquartered in Raleigh, NC, serving as the state's oldest forest conservation body. It represents approximately 4,000 members across forest managers, landowners, mill operators, loggers, forest products manufacturers, educators, and students, with a mission to ensure healthy, productive, and sustainable forests through advocacy and education. Core offerings include the ProLogger professional logger certification program (base course plus annual modules and continuing education), the FECF scholarship program established in 1965, the new AN53 Natural Resources II-Forestry high school course with industry-aligned credentialing through ForestryWorks, and the Forest Worker Training Program launched with Craven Community College beginning January 2026.

NCFA generates revenue primarily through recurring membership dues, ProLogger certification and renewal fees, and event registration income (annual meetings, biennial Mid-Atlantic Logging, Biomass, and Landworks Expo with ~3,500 attendees). Distribution operates through direct membership enrollment via the MemberClicks portal, in-person training delivered at regional community college sites across Eastern, Central, and Western NC (Wayne, Montgomery, McDowell Technical, and Craven), and an affiliate entity — the Forest Education and Conservation Fund (FECF) — for scholarship and educational funding. The association also runs advocacy activities through its Friends of Forestry PAC. Strategic priorities over 2024-2026 have centered on workforce development to address an aging logging labor pool, with pilot credentialing of 67 high school students across 9 schools in the program's first year.

Name

NORTH CAROLINA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION

Legal name

North Carolina Forestry Association

Website

https://ncforestry.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

North Carolina Forestry Association is a nonprofit founded in 1911 serving approximately 4,000 forestry members through advocacy, ProLogger professional certification, workforce training programs, and scholarships across North Carolina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Forestry Advocacy and Professional Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (1153)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Forestry & Reforestation (BPAGAGAD)

Keywords

• Forestry advocacy services
• Professional logger certification
• Forestry workforce development
• Forest conservation education
• Membership-based forestry association

Headquarters

HQ city

Raleigh

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: NCFA generates revenue primarily through membership dues from forest managers, landowners, mill operators, loggers, forest products manufacturers, educators, and students. The association also collects ProLogger program dues and hosts events that generate registration revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

North Carolina Forestry Association is a nonprofit membership organization that delivers forestry advocacy, professional logger certification through the ProLogger program, workforce training in partnership with community colleges, educational resources for K-12 and adult learners, and scholarships for students pursuing forestry degrees. The association serves approximately 4,000 members across North Carolina including forest managers, landowners, mill operators, loggers, forest products manufacturers, educators, and students. NCFA also coordinates the ForestryWorks credentialing framework and co-hosts the Mid-Atlantic Logging, Biomass, and Landworks Expo.

Product overview

The North Carolina Forestry Association offers a portfolio of membership-based programs and educational services centered on professional logger certification and forestry workforce development. The core ProLogger Program provides professional logger certification through a Base Course and annual Module training. The organization operates the Forest Worker Training Program in partnership with community colleges, credentialed through ForestryWorks®, and manages the Forest Education and Conservation Fund (FECF) Scholarship for NC residents pursuing forest management degrees. Additional offerings include the NCFA Member Portal for member benefits and ProLogger status management, the AN53 Natural Resources II-Forestry high school course with industry credential, annual meetings, the Young Professionals Summit, and the Mid-Atlantic Logging, Biomass, and Landworks Expo. The organization also provides advocacy services and educator resources through its Education and Advocacy divisions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NCFA: Abbreviated trade name used for North Carolina Forestry Association
• ProLogger
• ForestryWorks
• Forest Education and Conservation Fund (FECF)
• Friends of Forestry PAC

Products and services

• ProLogger Program
• Forest Worker Training Program
• Forest Education and Conservation Fund (FECF) Scholarship
• NCFA Member Portal
• AN53 Natural Resources II-Forestry Course
• NCFA Young Professionals Summit
• Mid-Atlantic Logging, Biomass, and Landworks Expo
• NCFA Annual Meeting
• ForestryWorks Credentialing

Quantifiable outcome

• 67 students received ForestryWorks credential in pilot year
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Craven Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2025NCFA partnered with Craven Community College to offer a Forest Worker training program beginning January 12, 2026, at the Volt Center campus in New Bern, NC. The program prepares adult learners with essential skills for entry-level forestry employment.
• Carolina Loggers AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2024NCFA and Carolina Loggers Association co-host the Mid-Atlantic Logging, Biomass, and Landworks Expo - the largest live demonstration show on the East Coast - held biennially in November. The expo showcases forestry equipment with expected attendance of approximately 3,500 people.
• North Carolina Future Farmers of America AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024NCFA partnered with NC FFA to create and launch North Carolina's first-ever high school forestry course with an industry-aligned credential (AN53 Natural Resources II: Forestry) and Certified Forest Worker Credential. In its pilot year, nine high schools offered the course and 67 students received the credential.
• ForestryWorkscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024NCFA collaborated with ForestryWorks to create the Forest Worker credential and the high school forestry course (AN53 Natural Resources II: Forestry) credentialed through ForestryWorks.
• McDowell Technical Community CollegeminorOthersMcDowell Technical Community College serves as the Western location for ProLogger Base Classes, hosting training sessions on September 2-3, 2026.
• Wayne Community CollegeminorOthersWayne Community College serves as the Eastern location for ProLogger Base Classes, hosting training sessions on April 1-2, 2026.
• Montgomery Community CollegeminorOthersMontgomery Community College serves as the Central/Piedmont location for ProLogger Base Classes, hosting training sessions on May 27-28, 2026.
• North Carolina Sustainable Forestry Initiative State Implementation CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe NC SFI State Implementation Committee coordinates with NCFA on ProLogger module development and training content, contributing input for continuing education requirements for professional loggers.
• North Carolina Forest ServiceminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNC Forest Service contributes as instructor for ProLogger Base Classes, providing field presentations and expertise on forestry practices and regulations.
• North Carolina Department of LaborminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNC Department of Labor provides instructors for ProLogger training courses, focusing on workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
• FMIC Insurance CompanyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFMIC Insurance Company contributes instructors for ProLogger training, providing expertise on insurance and risk management aspects of logging operations.
• North Carolina Department of AgricultureminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNC Department of Agriculture contributes instructors for ProLogger Base Classes, providing agricultural and forestry regulatory expertise.
• North Carolina Highway Patrol (Division of Motor Carriers)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNC Highway Patrol Division of Motor Carriers provides instruction on transportation regulations and safety for logging operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• South Carolina Forestry Association: Nonprofit membership organization promoting sustainable forestry in South Carolina. Comparable in scale, mission, and stakeholder mix to NCFA, with adjacent Southeast geography and similar workforce challenges.
• Carolina Loggers Association: NC-based logger trade association and active NCFA partner that co-hosts the Mid-Atlantic Logging, Biomass, and Landworks Expo. Comparable as a regional membership body serving logging professionals, with overlapping but more specialized membership.
• Georgia Forestry Association: State-level nonprofit forestry membership association serving Georgia's forest landowners, loggers, and industry. Directly comparable to NCFA in mission, structure, and programs (advocacy, education, certification) but operating in a neighboring Southeast state.
• Virginia Forestry Association: Statewide nonprofit association representing Virginia's forestry community through advocacy, education, and landowner support. Closely parallels NCFA's role, member profile, and policy engagement focus.
• Alabama Forestry Association: Alabama's statewide nonprofit forestry association focused on advocacy, landowner education, and industry representation. Comparable in mission, member composition, and Southeast regional focus.
• Tennessee Forestry Association: State-level forestry advocacy and education nonprofit serving Tennessee's forest landowners and industry. Direct counterpart to NCFA in organizational model and program scope.

Broad incumbents

• American Forest Foundation: National nonprofit focused on sustainable forestry, family forest stewardship, and the Tree Farm Certification system. Broader geographic scope than NCFA but overlapping mission in landowner education and certification.
• Sustainable Forestry Initiative: National sustainability forest certification organization that NCFA's NC SFI State Implementation Committee coordinates with on ProLogger module development. Comparable in certification and continuing-education work but operating nationally rather than at the state level.
• National Association of State Foresters: National association representing state forestry agencies across the U.S. Operates at a broader governmental/policy level than NCFA but covers overlapping forestry advocacy, policy, and cross-state coordination.

Others

• Project Learning Tree: National environmental education program operated under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative that NCFA delivers in NC. Comparable in K-12 forestry education delivery but is an enabling partner/program rather than a peer association.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/NCForestryAssoc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCFQ0RHUhZv4KGZ8FpIfN5FQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/ncforestry
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/north-carolina-forestry-association
• Instagraminstagram.com/northcarolinaforestryassoc

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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