On Saturday, March 11, the State of Emergency Executive Order for Supply Chain Disruptions expired, officially returning the legal gross vehicle weight for trucks hauling raw forest products to 84,000
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake Species Assessment: How You Can Help
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has been petitioned to list the eastern diamondback rattlesnake as a threatened or endangered species. Georgia Forestry Association encouraged to document sightings of the
UPDATE: Governor Kemp Renews Truck Weights Executive Order, Expires March 11
UPDATE (Feb. 3): 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
Natural Disaster Response Opportunities for Forest Landowners
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
A Growing Threat for Georgia Pines: Brown Spot Needle Blight
Georgia 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
Truck Weights & Harvest Taxation Top GFA’s 2023 Legislative Priorities
The 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
GFA Member Jon Burns Nominated as Next Georgia Speaker of the House
On 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
Senate Majority Selects John Kennedy to Serve as Speaker Pro Tem
On 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
Georgia Voters Support Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Forestry Equipment
FORSYTH, 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