UPDATE (Sept. 1): Governor Kemp renewed his Executive Order pertaining to the State of Emergency for Supply Chain Disruptions (linked here), which contains a provision allowing log trucks and other commercial vehicles to haul up to 95,000 lbs. In addition, Governor Kemp renewed the Executive Order that suspending fuel taxes during the State of Emergency
Did you get the Summer Issue of Georgia Forestry Magazine in your mailbox? It is just one of the many benefits of GFA membership, and it is packed with information that is focused on keeping you connected to resources and empowered to make good decisions about your forestland asset. In this issue: We highlight the
This November, Georgia voters will have the opportunity to approve an ad valorem tax exemption for owners of equipment used for reforestation or timber harvesting and production. Thanks to support from several member companies, GFA is developing a communications campaign to educate Georgia voters on the importance of the forestry economy and the small businesses
A recent ruling by Verra may be of interest to you as a forest landowner considering participating in a forest carbon program. Here is a quick synopsis of the issue: The ruling: Verra declined to adopt the tonne-year accounting for its Verified Carbon Standard following three months of public consultations (Feb-Apr 2022) – but continues
The Georgia Forestry Association is proud to announce a new partnership with HuntStand, the nation’s leading hunting and land management application. Through the partnership, both existing and new GFA members will be entitled to a FREE one-year subscription to HuntStand Pro (a $29.99 value).* HuntStand has spent the last 10 years developing an indispensable toolset
In the past, there was a direct correlation between rising interest rates and declining housing demand, but that was then, and this is now. In the post-pandemic world of home-buying, demand has continued to climb in the midst of current inflationary cost increases, rising interest rates, low inventory, and decreased affordability. In a recent MarketWatch
Georgia voters flooded the polls in early voting and on Election Day, May 24, for one of the largest turnouts in state primary election history. Incumbents in statewide races were victorious across the board, with Governor Brian Kemp winning by a more than 50 point margin. In those races without incumbents, the margins were far
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