About Us
Mission
The New Jersey Forestry Association advocates for all forests in New Jersey by supporting responsible, sustainable use and science-based forest management, benefiting the forest ecosystem and all dependent communities.
Organization
NJFA was organized in 1975 and incorporated in 1983 to promote forestry and forest management on public and privately owned woodlands throughout New Jersey.
Objectives
- To encourage scientific management and the perpetuation of woodlands for their many benefits, services and products.
- To serve as a forum and to make recommendations for solving problems and improving forest management.
- To disseminate information on the establishment, growth, management, conservation, productivity and societal benefits of woodlands both large and small.
- To work toward an economic climate favorable to the conservation of woodlands and the protection of property and landowner’s rights.
Programs
- Legislative and Rulemaking Monitoring. The NJFA monitors, tracks, and provides input on pending bills and rulemaking affecting the forests of New Jersey, forest landowners, and farmland assessment programs.
- Backyard Forestry in 90 Minutes – Online. The NJFA presents a webinar on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7pm. Watch our Home Page for presentation announcements and registration.
- NJFA YouTube Channel. The NJFA YouTube channel library is extensive, and includes all of our previous Backyard Forestry webinars.
- Walk-in-the-Woods. This is a periodic event, featuring tours of public and private forests in New Jersey. Watch our Home Page for announcements and registration.
- NJ Woodland Stewards Program. An annual, 3-1/2 day (in person) program, combining classroom and field training in all things forest, with a future volunteer commitment by participants. The program is sponsored by the New Jersey Forestry Association and the NJ Forest Service.
- Annual Meeting. The NJFA holds an in-person annual meeting, addressing important forest issues, and bringing together prominent panelists and presenters, including forestry professionals, scientists, educators, legislators, governmental units, legislators, and landowners.
- Newsletters. The NJFA produces periodic, informative newsletters on its activities and critical issues affecting NJ’s forests and forest landowners.
