Georgia Forestry Association

Keeping Georgia
the #1 Forestry State
in the Nation

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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Forestry Day at the Capitol

Feb. 25 - 26, 2021

A Fully Virtual Event

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Georgia’s political leaders and learn more about GFA's policy priorities and ways that you can stay engaged. This event is free for current GFA members.

Our Core Principles

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.

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.

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

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STAY CONNECTED

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

News

Market Minute | Housing Boom, Biomass Sustainability, Carbon Markets

Spotlight U.S. Housing Starts Continue to Rise to Highest Level Since 2006 in December 2020 U.S. housing starts rose in December to the highest peak since late 2006 as builders responded continued demand for single-family housing, according to U.S. Commerce Department data. Residential starts climbed by 5.8% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of

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.

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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Keeping Georgia the #1 Forestry State in the Nation