Governor Brian Kemp has signed an Executive Order amending Georgia’s wildfire State of Emergency as recovery efforts continue across South Georgia. Of particular importance to the forestry community, the Order
Governor Kemp Signs Key Forestry Legislation at GFA Headquarters
Keep Georgia Forested Act headlines a package strengthening Georgia’s #1 industry, supporting rural communities, and protecting working forests. (Photo: Zach Clifton / Georgia Forestry Association) FORSYTH, GA — Governor Brian
GFA Hosted at the White House for the Great American Agriculture Celebration
On March 27, the White House marked National Agriculture Week by bringing together leaders from across the country to celebrate the farmers, ranchers, and producers who power America’s economy. Forestry
Forestry Manufacturing Jobs and Investment Tax Credits Passes General Assembly
Forestry Manufacturing Jobs and Investment Tax Credits Passes General Assembly What Happened: Late Tuesday, the Senate passed the amended HB 134 — now including GFA’s “Keep Georgia Forested Act” (formerly
Rep. Rick Allen Introduces Federal Market Disruption Relief for Timber Industry
Congressman Rick W. Allen has introduced H.R. 7195, the Timber Harvesters, Haulers, and Landowners Market Disruptions Relief Act, legislation designed to provide targeted, temporary assistance to forestry businesses facing severe market disruptions.
Georgia Leaders Unite to Defend Forestry and Agriculture Markets
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