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White House Climate Recommendations Put Focus on Forests

October 20, 2014 by Matt Hestad | Posted in News | Leave a comment

The potential for U.S. forests and forest products to mitigate the effects of climate change will play an unprecedented role in a policy agenda announced on Oct. 8 by the White House Council on Climate Preparedness and Resilience. While there … Continue reading →

EPA Extends WOTUS Comment Period to Nov. 14

October 20, 2014 by Matt Hestad | Posted in News | Leave a comment

On Oct. 6, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it would extend the comment period for the second time on the proposed “Waters of the United States” rule. The deadline to submit comments has been extended from Oct. 20 to Nov. 14. Continue reading →

Governor Deal Signs Agreement to Deepen Savannah Harbor

October 20, 2014 by Matt Hestad | Posted in News | Leave a comment

After 15 years of studies, lawsuits and bureaucratic delays, on Oct. 8, state and federal officials signed the final paperwork necessary for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project to begin, ensuring that larger cargo ships arriving via the soon-to-be-expanded Panama Canal can reach the state’s busy port. Continue reading →

Summit on Forests and Water: Potential Breakthrough Opportunity for Key Forestry Message?

October 20, 2014 by Matt Hestad | Posted in News | Leave a comment

The impact of privately owned forests on the quality and quantity of Georgia’s drinking water is remarkable, and well understood within the forestry community. However, it is unlikely that the state’s citizens and leaders often make the connection between a glass of clean drinking water and Georgia’s forests. Continue reading →

The Macon Telegraph: New law to crack down on timber theft

September 20, 2014 by Matt Hestad | Posted in News | Leave a comment

New Timber Security Law expands the authority of the Georgia Forestry Commission to investigate, issue warrants and make arrests in timber theft cases. Previously the commission only had this authority in arson cases. Continue reading →

GFA Recognizes Wise Owl(s) for Forest Advocacy and Education

September 12, 2014 by Matt Hestad | Posted in News | Leave a comment

At the 2014 Georgia Forestry Association Annual Conference in Hilton Head Island, SC, the Association recognized a group of individuals who have made a significant impact on the forestry community and success of the Association and the Foundation through their advocacy and educational efforts. Continue reading →

Growing Georgia: Obama Likely Would Veto Bill to Stop Waters of U.S. Rule

September 10, 2014 by Matt Hestad | Posted in News | Leave a comment

President Obama’s advisors would recommend that he veto a bill to stop the Environmental Protection Agency from expanding jurisdiction over waterways. The House of Representatives passed H.R. 5078, the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act, 262-152 on Tuesday. Continue reading →

WoodWorking Network: Gilman Building Products Opens Giant Wood Waste to Millwork Plant

September 8, 2014 by Matt Hestad | Posted in News | Leave a comment

Gilman Building Products is set to debut a new, fully automated fingerjoint lumber factory that uses tree remnants and other recovered waste fiber and converts it into value added products. Continue reading →

AJC Column: Georgia’s attributes good match for lumber producer

August 20, 2014 by Matt Hestad | Posted in News | Leave a comment

For more than 10 years, Interfor has been systematically acquiring and upgrading mills to position itself as one of the world’s largest lumber providers. Today, we have lumber operations in British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and, most recently, Georgia. Continue reading →

AJC Column: Family forests critical to emissions reductions

August 13, 2014 by Matt Hestad | Posted in News | Leave a comment

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently held public hearings in Atlanta on the agency’s proposal to curb power plant carbon dioxide emissions. Continue reading →

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