ATLANTA, GA – On Tuesday, Nov. 13, the Georgia General Assembly introduced legislation to assist to forest landowners impacted by Hurricane Michael. The Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) supports the legislation,
Georgia Voters Show Strong Support for Amendment 3
FORSYTH, GA — On Tuesday, Georgia voters made a clear statement of support for the state’s 22 million acres of working forests by passing Amendment 3. The Georgia Forestry Association
Vote YES on Amendment 3!
On Nov. 6, Georgia voters will have an opportunity to weigh in on Amendment 3, a critical property tax reform legislation that will directly impact the conservation and vitality of
Timber in Georgia’s First Living Building
Timber is a key material in the Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design. Currently being built on Georgia Tech’s campus, the Kendeda Building will be the largest academic building in
Georgia wood pellet maker invests $15M in 4th plant
A Georgia wood pellet supplier is investing $15 million in a production facility in Brantley County, Ga. Archer Forest Products, a division of Hazlehurst-based Fram Renewable Fuels, chose Brantley for
10 Timber Security Tips for Georgia Landowners
Protecting woodlands can be demanding, but landowners should take steps to prevent timber theft and timber trespass on their property. Landowners must be intentional and willing to take an active
Forest Products in the Crosshairs: The Latest Target of Chinese Trade Retaliation
August 23, 2018 may have been a normal Thursday for many, but it was an eventful day for Georgia’s forest products industry. On that day, China followed through with its
Expected Lumber Capacity Continues to Grow with Recent Announcements from Georgia-Pacific, Interfor
Summer continued to bring good news to forest landowners, forest-based businesses and rural communities in Georgia as two major forest product manufacturers, Georgia-Pacific and Interfor, recently announced plans to invest
Conversations with Brian Kemp
Recently, Georgia Forestry Association President and CEO Andres Villegas caught up with Brian Kemp, Republican Nominee for Governor, to discuss a number of issues, including private property rights, healthy markets