The first of our series of Regional Forestry Meetings. The event will bring together landowners, foresters, loggers and manufacturers from across the southeastern Georgia area to network and learn. This is a FREE event.
Join the largest gathering of forest landowners and forestry businesses in the South. Registration and hotel information is now available. Don't miss out!
On May 10, Governor Brian Kemp signed two bills critical to Georgia Forestry Association members. The legislation included HB 997, which provides an ad valorem tax exemption for forestry equipment (pending a statewide referendum), and HB 343, which increases penalties for poaching. These bills were signed in a package of six forestry and conservation related
Under Governor Brian Kemp’s April 14 Executive Order, log trucks (and other commercial vehicles) are permitted to continue to utilizing the special weight permit allowing up to 95,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight until May 15, unless it is renewed by the Governor.Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March of 2020, log trucks and other commercial vehicles in Georgia have
The latest issue of Georgia Forestry Magazine takes a deep dive into discussions on forest carbon markets, and it features Carbon101 BETA, an education initiative focused on connecting Georgia Forestry Association members with information to make informed decisions on the carbon market. Access the online version of the article which features a variety of perspectives
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