#1 Forestry State in the Nation

Keeping Georgia
the #1 Forestry State
in the Nation

Our Key Issues

Let’s Grow Together

For over a century, the Georgia Forestry Association has served the needs of the state’s forest landowners, forest-based businesses and forest product manufacturers. We work tirelessly at the local, state and federal level advocating for private property rights, sensible taxes and regulations and healthy markets for forest products. Our promise is to serve our members by keeping them protected, connected, and empowered.

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GFA 2021 Annual Conference

July 16 - 18, 2021

Connecting & Empowering Georgia's Forestry Community

We are excited to announce that registration for the Conference is open to all GFA members. Join fellow members, forestry experts and political leaders for this unique opportunity to learn, network and relax on beautiful Hilton Head Island.
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Our Core Principles

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Private Property Rights

Protecting landowners' options for managing their land including the best Management Practices (BMPs) for water quality and the user of prescribed fire. Responsible use of eminent domain.
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Sensible Taxes and Regulation

Policies that protect and enhance the value and management of private timberlands as a critical component in the economic and environment well-being of our communities.
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Healthy Markets

Unencumbered access to markets for raw materials and finished goods. Promoting use of Georgia's #1 renewable resource.

See our impact

We secure the future for working forests by protecting private property rights, advocating for sensible taxes and regulation, and growing healthy markets for forestry.
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News

GFA State Legislative Priorities Focused on Protecting Forestry Investments and Driving Value to the Entire Forestry Supply Chain

On January 11, lawmakers from across the state returned to the Capitol to gavel in the first session of the 156th Georgia General Assembly. While this marked the first legislative day of the year, it represents the culmination of more than 18 months of preparation by the Georgia Forestry Association’s (GFA) Government Affairs Team and

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Market Minute | Supply Chain Sustainability & Timber Prices

The Top News Forbes: Pent Up Demand Keeping Lumber Prices High As Building Season Nears READ MORE → WSJ: Lumber Prices Are Soaring. Why Are Tree Growers Miserable? READ MORE → Rayonier Releases Carbon Report Quantifying Its Net Positive Climate Impact READ MORE → Yahoo! Finance: Interfor to Acquire South Carolina Sawmill from WestRock READ MORE →

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News, Press Releases

GFA Board of Directors Welcomes New Leadership, Members in 2021

FORSYTH, GEORGIA — The Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) Board of Directors recently welcomed 14 new members, and several new leaders were appointed to the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee and Board of Directors serves as the primary leadership body for GFA and consists of 96 representatives from various sectors of the forestry community across Georgia.

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Connect with Georgia’s Forestry Experts

Looking for a reputable company or service provider with knowledge and expertise to help you maximize your timber investment? Connect with GFA’s community of more than 1,500 foresters, contractors and service providers today!

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