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 &
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
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