AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Texas Forestry Association (TFA) hosted Forestry Day on Wednesday at the Texas Capitol, giving away hardwood seedlings to the public.
"TFA's presence in the Capitol city is essential in showcasing the wood and paper industry to members of the Texas House and Senate, as well
as other statewide officials," said Rob Hughes, executive director of Texas Forestry Association. "The timber industry accounts for more than 172,000 jobs for Texans and manufactures more than 5,000 products we enjoy every day."
The Forestry Day event included the Association's Board of Directors meeting, and a lunch where key legislators and the organization spoke about issues facing the industry.
The Texas Forestry Association (TFA) hosted Forestry Day on Wednesday at the Texas Capitol, giving away hardwood seedlings to the public. (KXAN News/Ed Zavala)The Texas Forestry Association (TFA) hosted Forestry Day on Wednesday at the Texas Capitol, giving away hardwood seedlings to the public. (KXAN News/Ed Zavala)The Texas Forestry Association (TFA) hosted Forestry Day on Wednesday at the Texas Capitol, giving away hardwood seedlings to the public. (KXAN News/Ed Zavala)The Texas Forestry Association (TFA) hosted Forestry Day on Wednesday at the Texas Capitol, giving away hardwood seedlings to the public. (KXAN News/Ed Zavala)The Texas Forestry Association (TFA) hosted Forestry Day on Wednesday at the Texas Capitol, giving away hardwood seedlings to the public. (KXAN News/Ed Zavala)
According to a press release, the event began to raise public awareness of tree planting efforts, which take place each winter in the forested regions of the state.
The TFA said each year, approximately 83 million seedlings are planted in Texas.
"This illustrates the desire of private landowners and the Texas Forest Sector to maintain sustainable forests for future generations," Hughes said.
The timber industry accounts for over 172,000 jobs in Texas, according to the TFA. ...read more read less
