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EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Finalize First Step to Repeal “Waters of the United States” Ruling

September 13, 2019 by Matt Hestad | Posted in News | Leave a comment

On Thursday, September 12, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced the finalization of step one in repealing the 2015 “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule under the Clean Water Act (CWA). The … Continue reading →

Timber Tax Credit Sign-Up Still Open for Landowners Impacted by Hurricane Michael

September 13, 2019 by Matt Hestad | Posted in News | Leave a comment

The second sign-up period for the Hurricane Michael Timber Tax Credit through the Georgia Department of Revenue will remain open until December 31, 2019. Landowners who applied and were pre-approved in the first round need not re-apply. The tax credit … Continue reading →

2019 Annual Conference Attracts 530+ Attendees

August 22, 2019 by Matt Hestad | Posted in News | Leave a comment

More than 530 forest landowners and forestry professionals gathered for the Georgia Forestry Association’s 2019 Annual Conference & Forestry Expo on July 26-28, 2019, on Jekyll Island.  “We are extremely grateful for the support of the attendees, sponsors and exhibitors … Continue reading →

Summer Interns Focus on Enhancing Value to GFA Members

June 6, 2019 by Matt Hestad | Posted in News | Leave a comment

The Georgia Forestry Association is proud to welcome two summer interns from the University of Georgia who will be focused on projects that drive value back to GFA members.  Robert Massenburg  Robert joins GFA from the Warnell School of Forestry … Continue reading →

Supplemental Disaster Relief Package Heads to President’s Desk

June 6, 2019 by Matt Hestad | Posted in News | Leave a comment

On Monday, June 3, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a $19.1 billion emergency supplemental disaster relief package, which includes some critical funding for private forest landowners who were impacted by natural disasters. The package added $480 million to the … Continue reading →

Remembering H.G. Yeomans

April 26, 2019 by Matt Hestad | Posted in News | 2 Comments

Herman Grady “HG” Yeomans, III, Georgia Forestry Association Board Member and longtime forestry champion from Swainsboro, passed away on April 12, 2019. In addition to his contributions to GFA, HG will be remembered for his leadership in the forestry and … Continue reading →

State Forestry Commission Helps Landowners to Recover from Hurricane Michael, Federal Funding Still Under Debate

April 5, 2019 by Matt Hestad | Posted in News | Leave a comment

In October of 2018, Hurricane Michael devastated southwest Georgia, leaving a path of destruction that drastically impacted the lives of citizens, farmers and private forest landowners. Following a Special Session of the Georgia General Assembly in November, the Georgia Forestry … Continue reading →

Remembering Bill Miller

March 15, 2019 by Matt Hestad | Posted in News | Leave a comment

William F. “Bill” Miller, III, who was a longtime Georgia Forestry Association member and forestry champion,  passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019. Bill most recently served as Vice President of Forest Operations for F&W Forestry Services and he was … Continue reading →

Hurricane Michael Clean Up Funding Opportunities Available

January 17, 2019 by Matt Hestad | Posted in News | 1 Comment

Forest landowners who have been impacted by Hurricane Michael may qualify for funding and opportunities to clean up debris from damaged and fallen trees on their land through programs with the Georgia Forestry Association. Also, members of the Georgia Forestry … Continue reading →

Matt Hestad to Join Georgia Forestry Association as Executive Director of Communications, Strategy

December 21, 2018 by Matt Hestad | Posted in News | 2 Comments

Starting Jan. 1, Matt Hestad will join the Georgia Forestry Association’s (GFA) staff as Executive Director of Communications and Strategy. In his new role, Matt will lead all strategic marketing, communications and engagement efforts for the Association. Matt has served … Continue reading →

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