The Young Professionals group consists of individuals that are relatively new to forestry. The 45-and-under leadership development group was created in 2007 to infuse young leaders in Forestry Association activities and programs. Today, this group provides social events for interaction with experienced foresters and other young professionals from around the state, service opportunities to educate K-12 students on our industry and professions within forestry, and enhanced networking and professional development within the forestry community through various meetings and workshops. Our goal is to provide a means for communication among all forestry professionals, and is also intended to identify new talent and leadership within the forest industry as we grow into future generations. This new generation of foresters will be given a chance to become recognized as emerging leaders through this program.
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New for 2023, Young Professional of the Year Award!
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Thursday, March 23
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Join us for axe throwing at Craft Axe
700 Gervais Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Sponsored by Diversified Applications and International Paper
Thursday, March 30
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us for a clay shoot at Backwoods Quail Club
647 Hemingway Lane
Georgetown, SC 29440
Sponsored by Delta Timber Co., and Interfor
Thursday, April 6
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for a clay shoot and dinner at Bluefield Shooting Club
518 Tuten Road
Round O, SC 29474
Sponsored by Sabine & Waters, Tidewater Forest Products, W. McLeod Rhodes Co., Inc., Arborgen, and Beasley Forest Products
Thursday, April 20
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for a cook out at Palmetto Pulpwood warehouse
6303 E. Palmetto St
Florence, SC 29506
Canfor Southern Pine and Palmetto Pulpwood & Timber
Thursday, May 18
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Join us for our rooftop bar social at Aloft Greenville
5 North Laurens Street, Greenville, SC, during the Young
Professionals Summit.
Tuesday, Oct. 10
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for a cookout at Muller Lake Hunt Club by Sandy Run
647 Hemingway Lane
Georgetown, SC 29440
Sponsored by Southeastern Forestry, Muller Lake Hunt Club, and Johnson Co
Wednesday, Nov. 8
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Join us for our Young Professionals Social being held during the Forestry Association’s Annual Meeting at Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms.
Sponsored by TBD
If you’re looking to pursue a meaningful career, working in the forest industry is an excellent choice. Forestry is one of South Carolina’s largest industries, and it continues to grow! Choose a career that you’ll enjoy that also protects forests for future generations, allows you to spend time outdoors, helps you learn a specialized skill, and keeps you working in a growing field. Learn more about what a career in the forest industry looks like by contacting us.
The FASC Job Board lists job opportunities in forestry and related industries that are of interest to our members. There are opportunities for posting job openings, locating job opportunities and connecting with potential employers.
View the new FASC Job Board!
JOB BOARD
ALOFT GREENVILLE DOWNTOWN
5 North Laurens St., Greenville, SC
FASC's annual Young Professionals Summit is back for our second year! Come participate in two half-day workshops where you will learn about ESG, current and upcoming Federal Legislation, and SC Market Updates and Projections; get your questions answered by our panel of SC Forest Industry Leaders; receive Compliance Training for the Asian Long-horned Beetle; network at our YP Social; and much more!
Thursday, 5.18
11:00 am Registration Begins
12:30 - 5:00 pm Speaker Sessions
6:30 - 8:30 pm Social
Friday, 5.19
8:00 am Speaker Sessions Begin
12:30 pm Adjourn
Approved: 7 Category 1 CFEs
Cost: $120
Summit Registration Deadline: May 10th, 2023
EVENT REGISTRATIONTo stay updated and see who else is attending the 2023 Young Professionals Summit, join our Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/FASCYP.
Aloft Greenville Downtown
5 N. Laurens St
Greenville, SC 29601
$169/night
Hotel Booking Deadline: April 26th, 2023
HOTEL REGISTRATIONLooking to invest in the future of SC's forest industry? Become a sponsor! Sponsorships help offset the costs of the event and support development of emerging leaders in the forest industry. Sponsorship (any amount) includes recognition in the Summit programs and signage throughout the event.
Sponsorship levels**: Silver - $250, Gold - $500, Platinum - $1,000
**Silver and Gold sponsors receive one free registration; Platinum sponsors receive two.
BECOME A SPONSORImages from the 2023 YP Summit
Images from the 2022 YP Summit
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FOR MORE INFORMATION Emily C. Oakman, Director of Landowner Outreach, Forestry Education and Programs at the Forestry Association of SC 803-798-4170, eoakman@scforestry.org
