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,

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,
Read More about Georgia Forestry Association Welcomes Jake Matthews as Vice President of Government AffairsUnder 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
Read More about Georgia Department of Transportation Restricts Access to 733 Bridges Across GeorgiaThe 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
Read More about Department of Revenue Revised Qualified Timberland Appraisal Manual Causes Concern for Forest LandownersThe 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
Read More about Update on Federal Forest Policy IssuesThe 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
Read More about GFA Applauds Georgia General Assembly for the Passage of House Bill 189On 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.
Read More about GFA Member Troy Harris Testifies Before U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on ForestryOn Monday, USDA Forest Service and the National Alliance of Forest Owners (NAFO) agreed to enhance cooperation during wildfires by signing an MOU to increase cross-boundary efforts to suppress wildfires.
Read More about USFS & NAFO Formalize Partnership to Enhance Cross-Boundary Wildfire Suppression EffortsOn Tuesday, The National Alliance of Forest Owners (NAFO), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, Inc. (NCASI), signed a memorandum of
Read More about Wildlife Conservation Initiative: An Effort to Advance Collaborative Conservation NationwideAs part of our efforts to keep you connected, protected, and empowered, GFA wants to ensure landowners are aware of continued development in the reclassification of the northern long-eared bat
Read More about Endangered Species in North Georgia: Guidance for the Northern Long-Eared Bat