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 ACF and SAF Announce the Launch of the Second Edition of the Introduction to Consulting Forestry
Through continual collaborative efforts to promote consulting forestry and the forestry profession, ACF and the Society of American Foresters (SAF) have announced the release of the co-published second edition of Introduction to Consulting Forestry.
Managing editor Richard G. “Carbo” Carbonetti, ACF, CF, gathered an extraordinary team of consulting foresters from around the country to create an informative resource that addresses the challenges and dynamics that professionals face today.
This second edition includes emerging technologies, working with landowners of diverse backgrounds, and business management for a variety of differently sized and structured consulting firms.
Introduction to Consulting Forestry: Second Edition is now available for purchase from the SAF online store. If you are an ACF member, please email [email protected] for a discount code!
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News Releases
Jim Alfriend Named Distinguished Forester
July 17, 2025 - "Lynchburg, VA – ACF is honored to name James I. “Jim” Alfriend, ACF, of Thomson, Georgia, as the 2025 recipient of the Distinguished Forester Award, the highest honor bestowed upon an ACF member." Read more.
SAF CEO Terry Baker Honored with Outstanding Partner Award
July 16, 2025 - "Lynchburg, VA – ACF is honored to name Terry Baker, CEO of the Society of American Foresters (SAF), as the inaugural recipient of the ACF Outstanding Partner Award." Read more.
Mike Smalligan Honored with Public Service Award for Excellence in Forestry
July 16, 2025 - "Lynchburg, VA – ACF is proud to announce that Mike Smalligan, Forest Stewardship Coordinator for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, has been named the 2025 recipient of the ACF Public Service Award for Excellence in Forestry." Read more.
July 15, 2025 - "Lynchburg, VA – ACF is pleased to announce that Nathan S. Kachnavage, ACF, owner of Woodland Works in Salem, Indiana, has been named a 2025 recipient of the ACF President’s Award, one of the association’s highest honors." Read more.
July 15, 2025 - "Lynchburg, VA – ACF is pleased to announce that Taylor Wilson, ACF, owner of ReGen Forest Analytics in Lufkin, Texas has been named a 2025 recipient of the ACF President’s Award, one of the association’s highest honors." Read more.
July 14, 2025 - "Lynchburg, VA – ACF is pleased to announce the Alabama Chapter as the recipient of its 2025 Large Chapter of the Year Award." Read more.
July 14, 2025 - "Lynchburg, VA – ACF is pleased to announce the California Chapter as the recipient of its 2025 Small Chapter of the Year Award." Read more.
Previous News Releases
July 9, 2024 - "Williamsburg, VA – ACF is pleased to announce that the Virginia Chapter has been named its 2024 Small Chapter of the Year." Read more.
July 9, 2024 - "Williamsburg, VA – ACF is pleased to announce that the Pennsylvania Chapter has been named its 2024 Large Chapter of the Year." Read more.
July 9, 2024 - "Williamsburg, VA – ACF is pleased to announce that Richard (Carbo) Carbonetti was honored with its 2024 President’s Award during the association’s national conference in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, in late June." Read more.
July 9, 2024 - "Williamsburg, VA – ACF is pleased to announce that Joseph Reddan was honored with its 2024 President’s Award during the association’s national conference in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, in late June." Read more.
July 31, 2023 - "Williamsburg, VA – ACF is pleased to announce that the Alabama Chapter has been named its 2023 Large Chapter of the Year" Read more.
July 31, 2023 - "Williamsburg, VA – ACF is pleased to announce that the Maine Chapter has been named its 2023 Small Chapter of the Year." Read more.
June 30, 2023 - "Williamsburg, VA – ACF is pleased to announce that Gerald Grossman was honored with its 2023 President’s Award during the association’s national conference in Eugene, Oregon, earlier this month." Read more.
June 30, 2023 - "Williamsburg, VA – ACF is pleased to announce the election of Jeffrey Hutchinson as Northern Region Director. Hutchinson will assume his role on July 1, 2023, and his term will run through June 30, 2026." Read more.
June 30, 2023 - "Williamsburg, VA – ACF is pleased to announce the election of Chris Adams as Gulf Region Director. Adams will assume his role on July 1, 2023, and his term will run through June 30, 2026." Read more.
September 13, 2022 - "Williamsburg, VA – LaFayette, Alabama businessman, T.R. Clark, ACF, RF, Regional Manager, F&W Forestry Services, Inc., a company headquartered in Albany, Georgia, was named Treasurer of the Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc. (ACF)." Read more.
June 30, 2022 - "Williamsburg, VA – Huntsville business owner, Wayne Pfluger, ACF, was named president of the Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc. (ACF)." Read more.
Roseburg Business Owner Named National President-Elect of the Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc.
June 30, 2022 - "Williamsburg, VA – Rick N. Barnes, ACF, former President, Barnes & Associates, Inc., Roseburg, Oregon, was named President-Elect of the Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc. (ACF)." Read More.
June 30, 2022 - "Williamsburg, VA – Thomson businessman, James Alfriend, ACF, RF, Co-owner of James I. Alfriend Consulting Foresters, LLC (JAICF), Georgia, was elected Southern Regional Director of the Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc. (ACF)." Read more.
June 30, 2022 - "Williamsburg, VA –, Chris Adams, founder and president, Vision Forestry, Lufkin, Texas, was honored with the 2022 President’s Award from the Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc. (ACF) during the national association’s Annual Awards Luncheon during the 2022 National Conference in Austin, Texas, June 6, 2022." Read more.
June 30, 2022 - "Williamsburg, VA – For exemplifying outstanding contributions to forestry, their local community and the Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc., (ACF), ACF’s Alabama chapter has been awarded its Large Chapter of the Year Award." Read more.
June 30, 2022 - "Williamsburg, VA – For exemplifying outstanding contributions to forestry, their local community and the Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc. (ACF), ACF’s Four Corner chapter has been awarded its Small Chapter of the Year Award." Read more.
July 5, 2021 - "Williamsburg, VA – For exemplifying outstanding contributions to forestry, their local community and the Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc. (ACF), ACF’s Florida chapter has been awarded its Small Chapter of the Year Award." Read more.
July 5, 2021 - "Williamsburg, VA – For exemplifying outstanding contributions to forestry, their local community and the Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc., (ACF), ACF’s Texas chapter has been awarded its Large Chapter of the Year Award." Read more.
July 1, 2021 - "Williamsburg, VA – Rexx A. Janowiak, ACF, Senior Forester, Tree Farm Group Manager, Green Timber Consulting Foresters, Inc., Pelkie, Michigan and resident of Chassell, was honored with the President's Award from the Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc. (ACF) during the national association's Annual Business Meeting." Read more.
July 1, 2021 - "Williamsburg, VA – Rick N. Barnes, ACF, President, Barnes & Associates, Inc., Roseburg, Oregon, was honored with the President’s Award from the Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc. (ACF) during the national association’s Annual Business Meeting." Read more.
June 25, 2021 - "Williamsburg, VA –For his lifetime dedication to contributing to forestry and to the Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc. (ACF), Richard (Carbo) Carbonetti, ACF, Senior Advisor, Timberland Division, LandVest, Inc., of Albany, Vermont, has been honored with the organization’s national Distinguished Forester award." Read more.
June 25, 2021 - "Williamsburg, VA –For his lifetime dedication to contributing to forestry and to the Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc. (ACF), Charles (Charlie) VanOver, ACF, Vice President, Director of Corporate Development, Forest Investments Associates (FIA), of Atlanta, GA, has been honored with the organization’s national Distinguished Forester award." Read more.
June 25, 2021 - "Williamsburg, VA – Sandpoint business co-founder and current owner, Mike Wolcott, ACF, CF, Inland Forest Management Inc. (IFM), was elected Western Regional Director of the Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc. (ACF). ACF members are independent professionals who manage forests and market forest products for private woodland owners." Read more.
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