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
USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue and Senator David Perdue Visit with Georgia’s Forestry Community
On July 13, Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and his cousin U.S. Senator David Perdue met with forest landowners and forestry-related businesses from across the state
Hurricane Irma Safety
September 8, 2017 Dear GFA, FFA, & SWPA Members, Our sincerest thoughts and prayers are with anyone who finds himself in the path of Hurricane Irma. While we at GFA,
Chuck Williams Announced as Director of the Georgia Forestry Commission
Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) Board Member, Chuck Williams, was announced as director of the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC). Williams is a landowner in Oconee County and has been a longtime
2017 Wise Owl Award
2017 Wise Owl Award On Saturday, July 22, the Georgia Forestry Association presented its highest award, The Wise Owl, to Mr. John Godbee. The award was presented at the 2017
State Forestry Association Seeks Chief Communications Officer to Position Georgia as the No. 1 Forestry State in the Nation
The Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) is seeking a Chief Communications Officer to develop and enhance the voice of the forestry community for the number one forestry state in the nation.