#1 Forestry State in the Nation

ENHANCING THE VALUE OF
YOUR FORESTRY INVESTMENT

LEARN HOW

Blackshear Regional Meeting

May 26, 2022

Blackshear Georgia

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.
LEARN MORE

2022 Annual Conference & Forestry Expo

July 29-31, 2022

Jekyll Island, Georgia

Join the largest gathering of forest landowners and forestry businesses in the South. Registration and hotel information is now available. Don't miss out!
REGISTER TODAY

STAY CONNECTED

News

Governor Kemp Signs Critical Forestry Legislation

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

Read More
News

Governor Kemp Issues Executive Order Declaring a State of Emergency from Supply Chain Disruptions

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

Read More
News

Georgia Forestry Magazine Spring 2022 Issue Focuses on Carbon Markets

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

Read More

Our Core Principles

image-id-10099

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.
image-id-9683

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.
image-id-9685

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.
Landowner
Forestry Related Businesses
Logging Company

FEATURED VIDEOS

image-id-103087
image-id-103063
image-id-53149
image-id-16324
image-id-350

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!

Find Foresty Pros