The resolution recognizes and celebrates Arkansas Forestry Day at the State Capitol on January 21, 2025. It highlights the significant role of forests in Arkansas, noting that private landowners manage over 15 million acres of forest, while public entities oversee an additional 3.6 million acres. The forests contribute to the economy with a value-added impact of $7 billion and support nearly 27,000 direct jobs, with a total of over 54,000 jobs linked to the forest products industry. The resolution emphasizes the importance of sustainable forestry practices, the diverse makeup of the state's forests, and their ecological benefits, including habitat for over 600 species of fish and wildlife.
Additionally, the resolution acknowledges the Arkansas Forestry Association's longstanding role in advocating for the forestry community since 1947. It calls for the celebration of Arkansas Forestry Day to honor the economic, environmental, and social contributions of the state's forests and their management by family landowners, who make up 67% of forest ownership. The Senate expresses its intent to transmit a copy of the resolution to the President of the Arkansas Forestry Association following its adoption.