The original COVID-19 Economic Recovery Executive Order, which includes a special permit for log trucks and other commercial vehicles was extended through January 26 via Executive Order on December 17. Log trucks (and other commercial vehicles) can continue to utilize the special weight permit allowing up to 95,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight through January 26.
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
The Georgia Forestry Association is pleased to announce that Craig Anderson has joined the staff as Director of Government Affairs. In his role, Craig will be responsible for leading GFA’s advocacy initiatives focused on advancing relationships and policies that support the forestry community. Craig is a native of Augusta, Georgia, and a graduate of the
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
Scientists are studying ways to maximize wood fiber as a sustainable alternative to traditionally carbon-intensive materials. From replacing chip bags to enhancing the safety of our automobiles, learn about the innovative applications of wood and nanocellulose that are shaping our future and driving demand for forest products. Speaker: Dr. Carson Meredith, Executive Director, Renewable Bioproducts