Rolling Stones keyboardist highlights Arkansas forestry in TV special
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — If you’re a Rolling Stones fan, the name Chuck Leavell probably rings a bell.
The keyboardist for the legendary rock band visited a laminated timber manufacturing plant Friday in Conway to film for a TV show. Leavell decided a while back to combine two of his passions, music and trees. He created a special series for PBS called “America’s Forests with Chuck Leavell.”
The episodes highlight sustainable forestry throughout the U.S.
Leavell’s trip to Arkansas will be used in the show’s eighth episode. It focuses on the inside operations of Arkansas forestry.
“We’ve had such an amazing time with our team shooting for our episodes,” Leavell said. “Arkansas has been so hospitable to us. We’ve had a wonderful time here and we have a few more days to go, so we’re looking forward to that.”
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and State Forester Joe Fox joined Leavell as he toured the plant. Fox is also the president of the National Association of State Foresters.