The Lincoln County Forestry Association recently received several awards at Mississippi Forestry Association’s 2024 annual meeting. CFA President Brett Rushing received the 2024 Outstanding Young CFA Leader Award, and the entire CFA received the 2024 Outstanding CFA Award.

Prior to serving as CFA president, Rushing also served as a director and vice president. He has participated on the Logger of the Year, Scholarship, and Wood Magic Committees for Lincoln CFA and has played an instrumental role with all field days, banquets, and CFA events since becoming a CFA officer. 

Rushing was described by MFA as very knowledgeable about forestry and a champion for the industry wherever he goes. He gives freely of his time to support the Lincoln CFA and readily supports his family, church, community, MFA, and friends.

The Lincoln CFA has a membership of 151 and recruits new members through newsletters, local media, local programming, and word of mouth. Several members of the Lincoln CFA are also active MFA members, with several of these members serving on association committees. During the year, the Lincoln CFA held nine bard meetings and several membership events. During their Annual Meeting, attendees heard state and federal legislative updates. They also conducted Spring and Fall Field Days and a special informational session on the Emergency Forest Restoration Program. The Lincoln CFA also hosted a Wood Magic event for over 550 area students and around 50 educators.

To learn more, visit www.msforestry.net.