Appalachian Society Position Statements

• National Forest Management in the Southern Appalachians
• "Chip Mill" Position Statement

North Carolina Division Position Statements

• Role of Biomass as part of the North Carolina Renewable Portfolio Standard
• Utilization of Forest Biomass for Forest Restoration, Health, Energy and other Value-added Products The North Carolina Division of the Society of American Foresters (SAF) supports policies that promote utilization of forest biomass
• Letter written to NCDENR Senior Policy Analyst Mr. Michael Shore from Eugene S. Robbins, Legislative Chair, North Carolina Division, The Society of American Foresters, regarding the Governor's Million Acre initiative.
• Forestry and Water Quality Nutrient Management Concerns
  (Also know as Nuese River Buffer Rules)
  The NCSAF strongly supports the adoption of a science based, performance oriented rule that would apply uniformly to all waters classified as "Nutrient Sensitive"
• Letter written to NCDENR Asst. Secretary Bill Holman from APSAF NC Division Chair Gene Robbins, Concerning the stakeholders council currently being formed to investigate State wetland standards.
• Letter written to NC Senators from APSAF NC Division Chair Gene Robbins, in support of Senate Bill 247, Prescribed Burning in Forests

South Carolina Division Position Statements

Viriginia Division Position Statements

• Draft position statement entitled Forest Management and Water Quality. This position was assembled by a group made up of industry, academic, state, and private sector foresters, with the intent of expressing the professional perspective of the SAF. Our goal is to have this position reviewed by the membership, and adopted for use in Virginia should the need arise. It is our belief that having a position on record prior to an issue becoming a political hot potato is a superior strategy to reacting to issues after they arise. I encourage Virginia members to take the time to review the position and to comment directly to your chapter chairs. Both positive and negative feedback are useful.
• Position on Private Property Rights

  Position

  The preservation of private property rights is critical in maintaining the productivity and health of Virginia's forest lands. Strong market environments, in conjunction with government programs that promote the conservation of Virginia's forest land base, will ensure that private forest landowners continue to generate income from their property while providing the Commonwealth with clean water and air, forest products, wildlife and recreation opportunities, and aesthetic benefits.

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