Members value private property rights and the free enterprise system. Safety first - Members want the promotion and implementation of safe, efficient and effective industry procedures and practices. Stewardship - Members believe that they are called to be stewards of the forest ecosystem,valuing the exchange of technical information as a means of improving operations or performance. Recognizing achievement - Members want to provide recognition for outstanding achievement. Networking - Members value opportunities to network and socialize at MFA meetings and events.
Members value some level of family involvement in association activities.
Provide information and programs to create and promote safer and more attractive work environments for loggers , and improve the image of forestry to the public and policy makers. Identify and create opportunities for the exchange of information about Maryland's forest resources and forestry issues for all stakeholders. Monitoring and influencing legislation and regulation that effect forests and the forestry community. Review as necessary proposed legislation and regulatory changes on both the state and local levels. Provide information to members on issues of concern .