Georgia’s forestry industry—the backbone of rural communities across our state—is facing mounting pressure from shifting market conditions, international trade challenges and the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). In recent days,
EU Commission Recommends Delay of Deforestation Regulation Implementation
Last Updated: Friday, September 26, 2025 at 1:45pm The European Commission has announced that it will recommend delaying the implementation of its anti-deforestation law, the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), for
GFA Forest Policy Legislative Internship: Accepting Applications Now
The Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) is seeking a highly motivated student for our Forest Policy Legislative Internship, running January 5 – April 15, 2026, during Georgia’s legislative session. As the
Governor Kemp Signs Critical Truck Weights Legislation
FORSYTH, GA — This week, Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 164 into law, removing the sunset on truck weight limits included in HB 189 during the 2023 session —delivering a major
Governor Kemp Signs Major Hurricane Relief Package at Georgia Forestry Association Headquarters
FORSYTH, GA — Today, May 8, 2025, Governor Brian Kemp signed landmark legislation at the Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) headquarters delivering urgently needed relief to forest landowners and rural communities
LIVE: Hurricane Helene Resources & Information
Jump to Section Below: Damage Assessment | Advocacy Efforts | Hurricane Relief For Landowners DAMAGE ASSESSMENT The Georgia Forestry Commission’s assessment of the storm show a total timber
Senate Study Committee Explores Opportunities in Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Senate Advancing Forest Innovation in Georgia Study Committee Explores Opportunities in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry What happened: The Senate “Advancing Forest Innovation in Georgia” Study Committee held its third
Georgia Senate Study Committee Convenes at Georgia Forestry Association Headquarters to Discuss Forest Innovation
What happened: On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, the Georgia Senate’s “Advancing Forest Innovation in Georgia” Study Committee convened with leaders from the forest industry and landowners across the state. The discussion focused on
Interview with Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper Featured in Georgia Forestry Magazine
In the most recent issue of Georgia Forestry Magazine, Jake Matthews, GFA Vice President of Government Affairs, connected with Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper to discuss his perspectives on the