Vision & Core Principles

Grounded by Core Principles

Georgia’s landowners and forest industries continue to face pressure from growing global competition, local property taxes, and sprawling urban and suburban development. Georgia’s forests have the capacity to meet increased demands for goods and services, now and in the future, but the correct mix of stewardship, market opportunities, and commitment to public policy must come together to support forest landowners, organizations and communities that hold these forests in trust for future generations.

Core Principles

Whether we are working on a federal, state or local issue, we are continually grounded by our core principles, which are focused on driving value back to the forestry sector in Georgia.

Private Property Rights

Protecting landowners' options for managing their land including use of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for water quality and the use 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 environmental 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.

OUR VISION

With our path guided by the core principles above, our day-to-day functions of the Association are categorized into the Vision below.

Advocacy

Thought Leadership
ForestPAC
Forestry Candidates
Forest Resource Teams (FORT)
Member ROI

Membership

Knowledge Center
Engaging Landowners
Empower Employees
Memorable Events

Management

Goal Focused
Cost Efficient
Results Measured
Engaged Leadership
Meaningful Internships

Foundation

Sustained Funding
Storytelling
Building Knowledge
Building Leaders
Sustainability

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Communications

Sustainability Messaging
Community Engagement
Consumer Influence