Spring 2024 21 Spring is a magical time of year. It’s the beginning of the new cycle of life. The cold, dark, wet days of winter fade away. Some of the first signs of spring are blooming redbuds and flowering maples. We begin to hear the magical sound of turkeys gobbling from the treetops. As consulting foresters, we hope that we have all our tree planting complete. Spring is also a time for reconnecting, whether it be with the natural world or our friends and family. We plan our vacations and prepare for the coming summer months. One of the most important rites of spring, for those of us in the forestry community, is the annual Virginia Forestry Summit. The Forestry Summit, held this year at the beautiful Boar’s Head Resort in Charlottesville, gives us a time to reconnect with our business partners and our clients, and it presents an opportunity to learn new things that are happening in the world of forestry. VIRGINIA CHAPTER Association of Consulting Foresters Spring! Members of the Virginia Division of the Association of Consulting Foresters gathered for a business meeting during the 2024 Virginia Forestry Summit in Charlottesville. This year’s Forestry Summit was once again a resounding success. We learned about wildlife management, the state of the forest products industry, the large-scale effects of weather patterns, and approaches to bringing new forest products markets to the Commonwealth. There was plenty of fun to be had as well; good food and drink at the social events, lively fundraising at the live auction, and spending time with old and new friends. The forestry community is composed of many segments, from loggers and landowners to mills and government. As consulting foresters, we are honored to be part of this vital and dynamic group and look forward to our annual meeting to reflect on where we have been and look forward to the path ahead. —The Executive Committee of the Virginia Chapter ACF
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