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.
USFS & NAFO Formalize Partnership to Enhance Cross-Boundary Wildfire Suppression Efforts
On 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.
Wildlife Conservation Initiative: An Effort to Advance Collaborative Conservation Nationwide
On 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
Endangered Species in North Georgia: Guidance for the Northern Long-Eared Bat
As 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