On Tuesday, Feb. 9, a divided Supreme Court, granted a “stay” on the implementation of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Power Plan (CPP), temporarily blocking the Obama Administration’s efforts
The Senate is Helping to Put Biomass Policy Back on Track
Earlier this week the Senate sent its strongest signal yet on the need for a clear, simple and consistent policy recognizing the carbon neutrality of renewable forest biomass energy. With
Kinder Morgan Releases Impact Study of Proposed Palmetto Pipeline on Georgia’s Economy
According to renowned University of Georgia economist Jeffrey Dorfman, the Palmetto Pipeline proposed by Kinder Morgan, Inc. will result in an estimated benefit to Georgia of $3.9 billion over the
Georgia Ports Authority Container Moves Grow 11.7 Percent in CY2015
The Georgia Ports Authority achieved record container volumes in 2015, Executive Director Curtis Foltz reported to the GPA board Monday. Over the last calendar year, the Port of Savannah moved
Fish & Wildlife Got it Right on Bats and Working Forests
Last week the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service took a constructive step forward by recognizing the positive benefits of private working forests to the long-term conservation of the Northern Long-eared
President Vetoes Bipartisan Resolution to Kill WOTUS
It was no surprise to anyone yesterday when President Obama vetoed a congressional resolution that would have killed the administration’s “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule that redefines the
Forest Owners to EPA: Clarify Policy on Forest Biomass in State Guidance
The National Alliance of Forest Owners (NAFO) is urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to clarify its policy on forest biomass as set out in the Clean Power Plan
Forestry Association President and CEO Featured on Georgia Farm Monitor
Recently, Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) President & CEO Andres Villegas spent some time with the Georgia Farm Monitor to discuss his new role at the Association and the importance of working
Agriculture Community Works to Protect the GATE Program
Abuse it and lose it. Scary words for a farmer to hear mentioned about a program that’s vitally important to the farmer’s profitability. State leaders have issued this warning to producers since the implementation of