Following guidance issued by the State Department on August 12, forestry employers may now have an opportunity to receive special immigration exemptions under the H-2B temporary guest worker visa program, given certain conditions are met. This action was in response to a June 22 Presidential Proclamation that suspended the entry of H-2B visa guest workers,
The Georgia Forestry Association is proud to welcome Tim Miller from Comer, Georgia, as its 2020 Summer Intern. Tim is currently pursuing a Master’s of Forest Resources degree at the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources. Following his graduation in December 2020, he is focused on establishing a career in forestry
This week in an effort led by the Forest Resources Association, the Georgia Forestry Association was proud to join many other forest industry organizations in sending a letter to the White House emphasizing the critical nature of the H-2B visa program. The letter specifically requested an exemption for the H-2B program in any upcoming executive
After several months of the Georgia General Assembly being on an unprecedented “suspension” due to COVID-19, Speaker of the House David Ralston and Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan have formally reconvened starting on Monday, June 15. For the remaining 10 legislative days, the Georgia Forestry Association’s Government Affairs Team will have boots on the ground every
Interesting news related to forest business, markets, economics, policy and more. Fastmarkets by RISI: “Forest products see increase via Port of Savannah; wood, pulp, paperboard lead commodity group” Read more → Business North: “Forest products market: Loggers knock on wood” Read more → NOTE: Jeremy Stecker from Minnesota, featured in this article, will be speaking
After much deliberation and guidance from volunteers and leadership, the Georgia Forestry Association has made the decision to shift the 2020 GFA Annual Conference & Forestry Expo to the American Forestry Conference, a full-virtual experience that targets a national forest business audience. On July 27-30, the American Forestry Conference will bring together national leaders and top-level experts in
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Governor Brian Kemp issued a March 14 Executive Order declaring a Public Health State of Emergency. This order allows log trucks and other commercial vehicles to apply for a permit through the Georgia Department of Public Safety to reach up to 95,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight. Those interested in applying for a permit can apply by visiting https://gapros.dot.ga.gov/ or by calling the
Today, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and Ag Commissioner Gary Black announced that Georgia will receive $347 million in block grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for farmers and forest landowners affected by Hurricane Michael. The online application period for the Georgia Farm Recovery Block Grant will start on March 18 and last through April 8. To