Alaska Forest Association
Mission
The Alaska
Forest Association can be characterized as a high profile industry
trade association. Its members hold in common general business
interests in the timber industry of Alaska. AFA's activities
are directly related to the viability of the forest products
industry in Alaska.
The AFA
Mission Statement commits the resources of the Association to
advancing the restoration, promotion and maintenance of a healthy,
viable forest products industry, contributing to economic and
ecological health in Alaska's forests and communities. This
commitment includes the following elements:
- AFA will
provide secure, reliable, cost effective group health insurance,
pension benefits and other services of value to its members.
- AFA management
will strive to satisfy all legitimate member and constituent
needs.
- AFA will
be a productive and positive place of employment.
- AFA will
strive to maintain an authoritative and professional public
image.
- AFA will
strive to provide accurate information and education concerning
forest uses and forestry issues to AFA members, the public
and the media.
- AFA will
work to maximize public and private timber supply throughout
the state and enhance private property rights.
