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
ATLANTA, GA – On Saturday, Nov. 17, the Georgia General Assembly completed its week-long special legislative session aimed at aiding those directly impacted by Hurricane Michael. Among the series of measures that were approved, two bills were especially important to working forest landowners in southwest Georgia through a reforestation income tax credit/refund and disaster relief
ATLANTA, GA – On Tuesday, Nov. 13, the Georgia General Assembly introduced legislation to assist to forest landowners impacted by Hurricane Michael. The Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) supports the legislation, House Bill 4EX, which is focused on providing a tax refund for landowners to support cleanup and reforestation efforts across 28 counties in southwest Georgia.
FORSYTH, GA — On Tuesday, Georgia voters made a clear statement of support for the state’s 22 million acres of working forests by passing Amendment 3. The Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) is pleased that thousands of timberland owners will now be able to receive fair and accurate tax treatment regardless of the county where their
On Nov. 6, Georgia voters will have an opportunity to weigh in on Amendment 3, a critical property tax reform legislation that will directly impact the conservation and vitality of the state’s 22 million acres of privately-owned forests. The amendment is focused on creating more uniformity in the valuation process for timberland across the state’s
Timber is a key material in the Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design. Currently being built on Georgia Tech’s campus, the Kendeda Building will be the largest academic building in the Southeast designed to achieve certification under The Living Building Challenge, the most rigorous criteria for sustainability in the built environment. Rather than minimizing negative
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