Carbon 101 is an education initiative for GFA members and stakeholders by the Georgia Forestry Foundation and serves as a repository of trusted information for landowners and GFA members about carbon markets.
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A recent ruling by Verra may be of interest to you as a forest landowner considering participating in a forest carbon program. Here is a quick synopsis of the issue: The ruling: Verra declined to adopt the tonne-year accounting for its Verified Carbon Standard following three months of public consultations (Feb-Apr 2022) – but continues
This November, Georgia voters will have the opportunity to approve an ad valorem tax exemption for owners of equipment used for reforestation or timber harvesting and production. Thanks to support from several member companies, GFA is developing a communications campaign to educate Georgia voters on the importance of the forestry economy and the small businesses
Georgia voters flooded the polls in early voting and on Election Day, May 24, for one of the largest turnouts in state primary election history. Incumbents in statewide races were victorious across the board, with Governor Brian Kemp winning by a more than 50 point margin. In those races without incumbents, the margins were far
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