It was no surprise to anyone yesterday when President Obama vetoed a congressional resolution that would have killed the administration’s “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule that redefines the
Forest Owners to EPA: Clarify Policy on Forest Biomass in State Guidance
The National Alliance of Forest Owners (NAFO) is urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to clarify its policy on forest biomass as set out in the Clean Power Plan
Forestry Association President and CEO Featured on Georgia Farm Monitor
Recently, Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) President & CEO Andres Villegas spent some time with the Georgia Farm Monitor to discuss his new role at the Association and the importance of working
Agriculture Community Works to Protect the GATE Program
Abuse it and lose it. Scary words for a farmer to hear mentioned about a program that’s vitally important to the farmer’s profitability. State leaders have issued this warning to producers since the implementation of
One Year Later: How House Bill 790 Has Improved Timber Security in Georgia
Since 2014, the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has made a significant impact on the way that timber security issues are investigated. Last year, the Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) in partnership
Weyerhaeuser and Plum Creek to Merge, Creating the World’s Premier Timber, Land and Forest Products Company
Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) and Plum Creek (NYSE: PCL) today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to create the world’s premier timber, land and forest products company with more than
High Tech Timber: The Modern Sawmill
Think of how wood is sawed. For most people, this brings to mind an image of a lumberjack using a gigantic saw or an ax to cut through a log.
Georgia Farm Bureau Offers $65,000 in Scholarships
Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) is offering up to $65,000 in scholarships to Georgia students pursuing a degree related to agriculture, veterinary medicine, family and consumer sciences or a related field
GFA Announces Forestry Forward Event Series
With the introduction of Andres Villegas as its new president, today the Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) announced the Forestry Forward event series. The inaugural event series will be located in