UPDATE (May 26): Governor Kemp’s Executive Order was RENEWED until July 14, 2022. Under Governor Brian Kemp’s April 14 Executive Order, log trucks (and other commercial vehicles) are permitted to continue to utilizing the special weight permit allowing up to 95,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight until May 15, unless it is renewed by the Governor.Since the COVID-19 pandemic began
The latest issue of Georgia Forestry Magazine takes a deep dive into discussions on forest carbon markets, and it features Carbon101 BETA, an education initiative focused on connecting Georgia Forestry Association members with information to make informed decisions on the carbon market. Access the online version of the article which features a variety of perspectives
On May 10, Governor Brian Kemp signed two bills critical to Georgia Forestry Association members. The legislation included HB 997, which provides an ad valorem tax exemption for forestry equipment (pending a statewide referendum), and HB 343, which increases penalties for poaching. These bills were signed in a package of six forestry and conservation related
The Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) is proud to announce Greg Mullis of Mullis Logging based Pearson, Georgia, as the 2021 Georgia Logger of the Year. Mr. Mullis is a member of GFA and the Southeastern Wood Producers Association. His family is integral to the business as his wife is the company secretary and his son
The 2022 election is shaping up to have several high profile races that will garner national and statewide attention. As with all things in politics, change is constant, but GFA’s political advisor Mr. Richard Royal has provided a snapshot of the status of the races as of the end of November 2021. State Elections Governor
On Monday, Nov. 22, the Georgia House of Representatives completed the final task of the redistricting process, sending the congressional district map to Governor Brian Kemp for his signature. Georgia is growing and changing: According to U.S. Census data, Georgia’s population, now topping 10,700,000, has grown by over one million in the past decade. This
Monday, November 15, President Joseph Biden passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Infrastructure Act), which was passed by the Senate in August and by the U.S. House on November 5. The $1.2 trillion package contains several provisions important to forest landowners and the forest product supply chain. The following details have been compiled from
On Tuesday, Nov. 9, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs voted to accept and adopt the mass timber provisions outlined in the 2021 International Building Codes into the Georgia state minimum building codes. The decision will accelerate the timeline for builders and developers in Georgia to construct mass timber buildings up to 18-stories tall. The
Georgia’s forest landowners and managers are facing increased pressure from market and supply chain challenges, taxation and increased urbanization. Landowners must take advantage of opportunities to leverage the value of their land, and that means thinking creatively about non-timber revenue potential. In our Q4 Member Town Hall, learn from wildlife experts about opportunities to build