FASC Annual Meeting - SCFC Tree Country

The Forestry Association of South Carolina held its annual meeting Nov. 12-14 at Hyatt Regency in Greenville. The three-day event was an informative, productive and spirited gathering of forest industry professionals from across the Palmetto State.

This year’s meeting theme was “Responding to Change.” Attendees networked, shared insights on key forestry supply chain issues, focused on emerging opportunities in the forest industry and participated in a tree farm tour.

SCFC Forest Resource Analyst Scott Danskin and Public Information Coordinator Madeline Stewart talked to attendees who stopped by the SCFC booth.
SCFC Forest Management Chief Russell Hubright and Hobcaw Barony’s Coordinator of Children and Youth Education, Sarah Beth Freytag (pictured), interacted with people who stopped by the Project Learning Tree booth.

Tree Farm tour

Wednesday morning began with a tour of Forestry Commission Chairman Dr. Walt McPhail’s Tree Farm.

Forestry Commission update

After Thursday’s business luncheon, State Forester Scott Phillips provided a Forestry Commission update.

Awards breakfast

Hobcaw Barony Coordinator of Children and Youth Education Sara Beth Freytag accepted the 2025 Leadership In Education Award on behalf of Hobcaw Barony Discovery Center in Georgetown, SC.