FAQs:

 
 
 

+ How Can I Obtain Workers Compensation Coverage Through AFA?

Workers compensation is available through member owned Forest Fund. For more information or a quote contact Kelly Daniel at (334) 495-0495 or kdaniel@forestfund.com

+ How Can I Obtain Health Insurance Through AFA’s Plan?

Health, dental and vision insurance is available to AFA members at competitively priced group rates for you and your employees. For more information visit http://view.ceros.com/direct-path-health/afalandingpage/p/1 or call Patrick Pittman at (800) 248-0189 or (205) 874-1268.

+ Who Can Help Me With A Question About Best Management Practices?

Contact your local Alabama Forestry Commission Forester. For contact numbers visit https://forestry.alabama.gov/Pages/Other/Employee_Directory.aspx.

+ How Do I Obtain Professional Logging Manager (PLM) Training?

Initial PLM training courses are held 2-4 times each year based on demand. To learn more about the course or to register for the next course visit https://www.alaforestry.org/page/11

+ How Can I Check On My PLM Status?

PLM cardholders are required to complete 5 hours of continuing education by December 15th each year in order to remain current. To check on your status visit https://www.alaforestry.org/search/custom.asp?id=2294

+ Where Can I Obtain Continuing Education Credit?

PLM cardholders are required to complete 5 hours of continuing education by December 15th each year in order to remain current. For more information about continuing education requirements visit https://www.alaforestry.org/page/51 Continuing education is available from a number of sources including the following:

  • Programs or events sponsored by the Alabama Loggers Council, Alabama Forestry Association or Alabama Forestry Foundation.
  • Programs or events sponsored by the mills, wood suppliers or other forestry-related vendors.
  • Programs sponsored by the Alabama Forestry Commission, Alabama Cooperative Extension System or other state or federal agency.
  • On-demand online continuing education programs provided by the Alabama Forestry Association. Visit https://www.alaforestry.org/page/ContinuingEducationOnline

If you have any questions about PLM, please contact Ashley Brown at (334) 481-2128.

+ How Can I Get Help Finding A Truck Driver?

The Forest Workforce Training Institute is constantly marketing log truck driving jobs. To learn more and sign up to talk to drivers that are interested in driving log trucks in your area, visit https://www.forestryworks.com/find-a-truck-driver.