A Georgia wood pellet supplier is investing $15 million in a production facility in Brantley County, Ga. Archer Forest Products, a division of Hazlehurst-based Fram Renewable Fuels, chose Brantley for its strategic location. The investment is expected to create 35 jobs, according to the Georgia Department of Economic Development. “We are thrilled that Archer Forest Products
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 role in the management of their property. Complacency can cost you! The value of working with a reputable professional forester to assist with the sale
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 promise to impose a 25 percent tariff on all imports of Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) logs coming from the United States. Meaning that overnight, log
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 in expanding lumber capacity in the state. These announcements continue the trend of investments in the construction of new mills or expanding existing sawmills in
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 and sensible taxes and regulations. Watch the video below to learn more.
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 at the Georgia Forestry Association’s (GFA) headquarters in Forsyth. Attendees were given the opportunity to discuss issues ranging from the 2018 Farm Bill, to markets
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, FFA, and SWPA are hoping for the best, we want everyone to be as prepared as possible for the worst case scenario. Your personal safety
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 supporter of Georgia’s thriving forestry industry during his tenure in Georgia’s House of Representatives since 2011. “We are pleased to see another strong champion for
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 Annual Conference in Jekyll Island, Georgia. The Wise Owl Award is presented each year to an individual who is dedicated to strengthening the forestry industry