In light of the Tornados which impacted many Georgia residents last week, Georgia forest landowners should be aware of federal cost-share opportunities and tax incentive programs available after a natural

In light of the Tornados which impacted many Georgia residents last week, Georgia forest landowners should be aware of federal cost-share opportunities and tax incentive programs available after a natural
Read More about Natural Disaster Response Opportunities for Forest LandownersGeorgia forest landowners should be aware of a growing forest health issue. Brown Spot Needle Blight (BSNB) the potential for pose a tangible threat and would drive changes to management
Read More about A Growing Threat for Georgia Pines: Brown Spot Needle BlightThe Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) was founded in 1906 to represent the forestry community at the local, state and federal level. Its purpose was to advocate for a business and
Read More about Truck Weights & Harvest Taxation Top GFA’s 2023 Legislative PrioritiesUPDATE (Jan. 10): Governor Kemp renewed the Executive Order pertaining to the State of Emergency for Supply Chain Disruptions (linked here), which contains a provision allowing log trucks and other
Read More about UPDATE: Governor Kemp Renews Truck Weights Executive Order, Gas Tax Suspension Executive Order ExpiresOn Nov. 14 at the State Capitol in Atlanta, the Republican Caucus nominated Rep. Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve as the next Speaker of the State House of Representatives. If
Read More about GFA Member Jon Burns Nominated as Next Georgia Speaker of the HouseOn Friday, Nov. 11, at the State Capitol in Atlanta, the Senate Republicans elected new leadership, nominating Sen. John Kennedy (R-Macon) to serve as President Pro Tem, the second highest
Read More about Senate Majority Selects John Kennedy to Serve as Speaker Pro TemFORSYTH, GA — This Tuesday, Georgia voters made a clear statement in support of Georgia’s small forestry businesses that steward the state’s 22 million acres of working forest by passing
Read More about Georgia Voters Support Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Forestry EquipmentWHAT IS REFERENDUM A? Referendum A will provide an annual ad valorem (property) tax exemption for equipment used for managing, harvesting and replanting forests, an exemption that has been extended
Read More about Voter Guide: YES on Referendum A Supports Georgia’s Managed ForestsThe Public Service Commission (PSC) voted on Thursday, July 21st to approve an agreement Georgia Power reached last month with the PSC’s Public Interest Advocacy Staff, to develop additional up
Read More about PSC Votes to Increase Use of Biomass in Georgia Power’s Integrated Resource Plan