At the 2025 GFA Annual Conference on Jekyll Island, the Georgia Tree Farm Program announced Herbert Hodges as the 2025 Georgia Tree Farmer of the Year. The award is given to forest landowners certified through the American Tree Farm System (ATFS) in recognition of private landowners who practice and promote outstanding forest management that supports sustainable wildlife, wood, water, and recreation.
Herbert and Sandra Hodges – Georgia Tree Farm of the Year Recipients, with Tim Lowrimore, GFA President & CEO.
Watch the American Tree Farm System’s video to learn more about the 2025 Georgia Tree Farm of the Year:
For more information about the American Tree Farm System, visit https://www.treefarmsystem.org.