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
Georgia Forestry Lands on the National Stage
The Wall Street Journal published a major feature today on Southern pulpwood markets, and Georgia landowners, loggers and mill families are at the center of it. Why it matters: This
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
Les Bateson named the 2026 Georgia Forestry Teacher of the Year
The Georgia Forestry Foundation (GFF), in partnership with Huber Engineered Woods, is proud to recognize 15-year agriculture education veteran Les Bateson of Wheeler County High School in Alamo, Georgia, as
GFA Recognizes 2026 Champions of Forestry
At this year’s Annual Conference & Forestry Expo, the Georgia Forestry Association proudly honored three exceptional individuals as 2026 Champions of Forestry for their outstanding leadership and service to Georgia’s forestry
Get Reimbursed for Forest Management Practices
What’s happening: The Georgia Forestry Commission—the state agency charged with protecting and sustaining Georgia’s forests—has opened two cost-share programs for private forest landowners. Why it matters: Funding is available to
40+ Attend Alapaha Landowner Field Day
Earlier this month, the Georgia Forestry Association and Georgia Forestry Foundation hosted its fourth Landowner Field Day in Alapaha, bringing together 40+ landowners and partners for a day of in-the-woods
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
40+ Landowners Attend Field Day in Summerville
Earlier this month, the Georgia Forestry Association and Georgia Forestry Foundation welcomed more than 40 landowners and partners to Summerville for a Landowner Field Day focused on one thing: practical,