VFA Virginia Forests Spring 2023

2 VIRGINIA FORESTS DEPARTMENTS THE LOGROLL Sustainability of Logging Businesses, by Scott Barrett, Ph.D. . . . . . . 27 VIRGINIA FORESTRY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION UPDATE Reframe to Recruit, by Shannon McCabe . . . . . . . 28 Resource Review . . . . . . . . .30 TAILGATE TALK Forests are Dynamic, Living, and Ever-Changing, by Matt Dowdy...........33 Contents SPRING 2023 Virginia Forests magazine is published quarterly by the Virginia Forestry Association, 3808 Augusta Avenue, Richmond, VA 23230-3910. Subscription is by membership in the Association with annual dues ranging upward from a minimum of $65 for individuals. Extra copies at $3.00. Advertising rates upon request. The sole criterion for publication in Virginia Forests is that material be sound and informative. All opinions expressed are those of the individual authors and not necessarily those of Virginia Forests or the Virginia Forestry Association. The Association does not pay for materials used. A cumulative index of Virginia Forests is maintained at VFA headquarters. Copyright © 2023 by the Virginia Forestry Association. ISSN 0740-011X. Decades of strong and sustained leadership is a hallmark of the Virginia Forestry Association, and we were honored to have 11 of those who have served as President attend the 2023 Virginia Forestry Summit. Pictured, left to right: Easton Loving (2008), Dan Hockenberger (2023), Stephanie Grubb (2022), Glen Worrell (2011), Ken Morgan (2009), Anitra Webster (2002), John Magruder (2019), Scott Shallenbarger (2021), Ed Zimmer (2012), Carolyn Mulligan (2016), and John Gee (2020). EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S UPDATE Actions Speak Louder Than Words, by Corey Connors . . . . . . . . .3 PRESIDENT’S COLUMN Forestry Summit Offers Inspiration, Education and Motivation, by Dan Hockenberger . . . . . . .7 ASSOCIATION OF CONSULTING FORESTERS It’s Important to Tell Our Story: Crafting an “Elevator Pitch” forForesty. . . . . . . . . . . .25 VFA Kicks Off 80th Anniversary Celebration at Forestry Summit

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