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
VIEWPOINTS: Redistricting and Changing Political Dynamics
For the first time in United States history, the Speaker of the House of Representatives has been voted out of his post, just days after Congress averted a government shutdown
Georgia Forestry Association Welcomes Jake Matthews as Vice President of Government Affairs
The Georgia Forestry Association is excited to be expanding its advocacy team with the recent addition of Mr. Jake Matthews as Vice President of Government Affairs, starting on Sept. 5,
Georgia Department of Transportation Restricts Access to 733 Bridges Across Georgia
Under a new Georgia law following the passage of House Bill 189, the allowable weight limit for trucks hauling forestry and other agricultural products is now 88,000 lbs. However, the
Department of Revenue Revised Qualified Timberland Appraisal Manual Causes Concern for Forest Landowners
The Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) recently proposed this year’s Qualified Timberland Property (QTP) Appraisal Manual that included updates to the table of per-acre values of commercial timberland, determined by
Update on Federal Forest Policy Issues
The Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) provides members with a direct connection to federal-level policy and regulatory affairs by connecting regularly with Georgia’s Congressional Delegation and by working through partners such
GFA Applauds Georgia General Assembly for the Passage of House Bill 189
The Georgia Forestry Association applauds the Georgia General Assembly for the passage of House Bill 189, which increases the allowable gross vehicle weight for trucks hauling forest products to 88,000
GFA Member Troy Harris Testifies Before U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on Forestry
On Thursday, March 30, GFA Member Troy Harris of Jamestown LP testified on mass timber advancements in Georgia before the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on Forestry in Washington D.C.