More than 530 forest landowners and forestry professionals gathered for the Georgia Forestry Association’s 2019 Annual Conference & Forestry Expo on July 26-28, 2019, on Jekyll Island. “We are extremely grateful for the support of the attendees, sponsors and exhibitors of this year’s event,” GFA President & CEO Andres Villegas said. “The support and excitement
On Monday, June 3, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a $19.1 billion emergency supplemental disaster relief package, which includes some critical funding for private forest landowners who were impacted by natural disasters. The package added $480 million to the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP), earmarked for private forest owners. In addition, $3.005 billion in
The Georgia Forestry Association is proud to welcome two summer interns from the University of Georgia who will be focused on projects that drive value back to GFA members. Robert Massenburg Robert joins GFA from the Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources at UGA. Growing up in Newnan, GA, he developed a passion for
Herman Grady “HG” Yeomans, III, Georgia Forestry Association Board Member and longtime forestry champion from Swainsboro, passed away on April 12, 2019. In addition to his contributions to GFA, HG will be remembered for his leadership in the forestry and natural resource community in Georgia. He was a graduate of Swainsboro High School and Brewton
In October of 2018, Hurricane Michael devastated southwest Georgia, leaving a path of destruction that drastically impacted the lives of citizens, farmers and private forest landowners. Following a Special Session of the Georgia General Assembly in November, the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has been working hand-in-hand with forest landowners to implement assistance measures backed by
William F. “Bill” Miller, III, who was a longtime Georgia Forestry Association member and forestry champion, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019. Bill most recently served as Vice President of Forest Operations for F&W Forestry Services and he was a member of the GFA Board of Directors as well as Chairman of the Executive
Forest landowners who have been impacted by Hurricane Michael may qualify for funding and opportunities to clean up debris from damaged and fallen trees on their land through programs with the Georgia Forestry Association. Also, members of the Georgia Forestry Association may qualify for free debris cleanup through a partnership with Twin Rivers Land &
Starting Jan. 1, Matt Hestad will join the Georgia Forestry Association’s (GFA) staff as Executive Director of Communications and Strategy. In his new role, Matt will lead all strategic marketing, communications and engagement efforts for the Association. Matt has served in numerous staff and contract capacities for the Association since 2011 – first as an
Congressman Mac Collins (R-GA8), who passed away on November 20 at the age of 74, was a lifelong advocate for Georgia forestry and a devoted public servant for our state. He served for four years in the Georgia Senate and twelve years in the U.S. House of Representatives, and he was a champion of small