What’s New

Collierville, Tennessee, June 1, 2024 – The North American Forest Foundation (NAFF) is excited to introduce our newest board member—Ellery Jones, Executive Director of Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association (MLMA) The North American Forest Foundation (NAFF) is excited to introduce Ellery Jones, Executive Director of Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association (MLMA). Founded in 1954, MLMA is a professional … Continue reading “North American Forest Foundation Welcomes New Board Member, Ellery Jones”

Omaha Children’s Museum is currently in contract discussions with institutions, including Richmond Children’s Museum in Richmond, Virginia. The traveling exhibit “Forever Forest” returned to Omaha Children’s Museum for another showing from February 5, 2022 – April 6, 2022. It was the museum’s headlining exhibit during this period and was on display in its special gallery. … Continue reading “River Legacy Nature Center in Arlington, Texas, in 2023. Its next confirmed stop will be the Midland County Centennial Library in Midland, Texas, in 2025.”

Collierville, Tennessee, November 30, 2023 – Funding to support Truth About Trees App development for Jr. High Aged Students The North American Forest Foundation has received a $6,000 grant from the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund to support its Truth About Trees App project. NAFF Executive Director, Allison DeFord, said the funds would be used to develop … Continue reading “North American Forest Foundation Receives Grant from the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund”

Collierville, Tennessee, March 20, 2023 – The North American Forest Foundation (NAFF) is excited to introduce new board member, Chelsea Zuccato of Patrick Lumber Chelsea Zuccato has been in the lumber industry for over 15 years, during which time she graduated from Washington State University with a degree in Business Marketing (2017). She currently serves … Continue reading “North American Forest Foundation Welcomes New Board Member”

Collierville, Tennessee, August 22, 2022 – The North American Forest Foundation (NAFF) is excited to introduce two new board members—Jimmy Thornberry of Powell Valley Millwork and Butch Bernhardt of Western Wood Preservers Institute   North American Forest Foundation Introduces Butch Bernhardt as newest Board Member. Collierville, Tennessee, September 22, 2021 – The North American Forest Foundation … Continue reading “North American Forest Foundation Welcomes Two New Board Members”

Collierville, Tennessee, September 22, 2021 – The North American Forest Foundation (NAFF) is excited to introduce Deonn DeFord as its President. DeFord took the reigns from Past President, Stephanie Van Dystadt of DV Hardwoods at NAFF’s fall meeting

Collierville, Tennessee, February 3, 2020 – The North American Forest Foundation (NAFF) welcomes Allison DeFord as new Executive Director.

Memphis, Tennessee, August 16, 2019 – The North American Forest Foundation (NAFF) is thrilled to introduce three new board members. Jesper Bach, Andy Johnson, and Cindy Squires are joining the team in one of the organization’s most evolutionary years since it was founded in 1989

Memphis, Tennessee, August 12, 2019 – The North American Forest Foundation (NAFF) is excited to introduce Stephanie Van Dystadt as its President. Van Dystadt took the reigns from Past President, Jeff Durst of Hull Forest Products at NAFF’s summer meeting

Memphis, Tennessee, February 27, 2019 – Today, the Hardwood Forest Foundation (HFF) is thrilled to begin its next chapter in the organization’s evolution with an updated mission, new name, and modern look. The association’s new name, North American Forest Foundation (NAFF)