On Thursday, September 12, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced the finalization of step one in repealing the 2015 “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule under the Clean Water Act (CWA). The … Continue reading →

The second sign-up period for the Hurricane Michael Timber Tax Credit through the Georgia Department of Revenue will remain open until December 31, 2019. Landowners who applied and were pre-approved in the first round need not re-apply. The tax credit … Continue reading →

More than 530 forest landowners and forestry professionals gathered for the Georgia Forestry Association’s 2019 Annual Conference & Forestry Expo on July 26-28, 2019, on Jekyll Island.  “We are extremely grateful for the support of the attendees, sponsors and exhibitors … Continue reading →

The Georgia Forestry Association is proud to welcome two summer interns from the University of Georgia who will be focused on projects that drive value back to GFA members.  Robert Massenburg  Robert joins GFA from the Warnell School of Forestry … Continue reading →

On Monday, June 3, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a $19.1 billion emergency supplemental disaster relief package, which includes some critical funding for private forest landowners who were impacted by natural disasters. The package added $480 million to the … Continue reading →

Herman Grady “HG” Yeomans, III, Georgia Forestry Association Board Member and longtime forestry champion from Swainsboro, passed away on April 12, 2019. In addition to his contributions to GFA, HG will be remembered for his leadership in the forestry and … Continue reading →

In October of 2018, Hurricane Michael devastated southwest Georgia, leaving a path of destruction that drastically impacted the lives of citizens, farmers and private forest landowners. Following a Special Session of the Georgia General Assembly in November, the Georgia Forestry … Continue reading →

William F. “Bill” Miller, III, who was a longtime Georgia Forestry Association member and forestry champion,  passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019. Bill most recently served as Vice President of Forest Operations for F&W Forestry Services and he was … Continue reading →

Forest landowners who have been impacted by Hurricane Michael may qualify for funding and opportunities to clean up debris from damaged and fallen trees on their land through programs with the Georgia Forestry Association. Also, members of the Georgia Forestry … Continue reading →

Starting Jan. 1, Matt Hestad will join the Georgia Forestry Association’s (GFA) staff as Executive Director of Communications and Strategy. In his new role, Matt will lead all strategic marketing, communications and engagement efforts for the Association. Matt has served … Continue reading →