The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) recently announced that it is reopening the comment period on its proposal to list the Northern Long-Eared Bat (NLEB) as endangered.
Summit on Forests and Water: Potential Breakthrough Opportunity for Key Forestry Message?
The impact of privately owned forests on the quality and quantity of Georgia’s drinking water is remarkable, and well understood within the forestry community. However, it is unlikely that the state’s citizens and leaders often make the connection between a glass of clean drinking water and Georgia’s forests.
Governor Deal Signs Agreement to Deepen Savannah Harbor
After 15 years of studies, lawsuits and bureaucratic delays, on Oct. 8, state and federal officials signed the final paperwork necessary for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project to begin, ensuring that larger cargo ships arriving via the soon-to-be-expanded Panama Canal can reach the state’s busy port.
EPA Extends WOTUS Comment Period to Nov. 14
On Oct. 6, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it would extend the comment period for the second time on the proposed “Waters of the United States” rule. The deadline to submit comments has been extended from Oct. 20 to Nov. 14.
White House Climate Recommendations Put Focus on Forests
The potential for U.S. forests and forest products to mitigate the effects of climate change will play an unprecedented role in a policy agenda announced on Oct. 8 by the
In Focus: Building With Wood
Building With Wood updates.
The Macon Telegraph: New law to crack down on timber theft
New Timber Security Law expands the authority of the Georgia Forestry Commission to investigate, issue warrants and make arrests in timber theft cases. Previously the commission only had this authority in arson cases.
GFA Recognizes Wise Owl(s) for Forest Advocacy and Education
At the 2014 Georgia Forestry Association Annual Conference in Hilton Head Island, SC, the Association recognized a group of individuals who have made a significant impact on the forestry community and success of the Association and the Foundation through their advocacy and educational efforts.
Growing Georgia: Obama Likely Would Veto Bill to Stop Waters of U.S. Rule
President Obama’s advisors would recommend that he veto a bill to stop the Environmental Protection Agency from expanding jurisdiction over waterways. The House of Representatives passed H.R. 5078, the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act, 262-152 on Tuesday.