The Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) is the premier advocate for forestry business in Georgia. The Forest Policy Legislative Intern will support the Association’s efforts to develop and advance policy and
Forestry Takes a Seat at the Table at Ag Issues Summit
As Georgia legislators begin looking ahead to the 2027 General Assembly, agriculture took center stage in Perry on Thursday, August 20, at the Ag Issues Summit at the Georgia National Fairgrounds &
Congressional Staffers Get a Firsthand Look at Georgia’s Forestry Industry
What does it take to turn Georgia’s forests into products used in homes, businesses and communities around the world? Last week, the Georgia Forestry Association partnered with the University of Georgia
Gov. Kemp Amends Wildfire State of Emergency Order
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,