The following article was written by Dave Williams of Capitol Beat News Service and published in several local newspapers across Georgia. Georgia’s timber industry, which already tops the nation in
Congressman Westerman Introduces Trillion Trees Act
On Feb. 12, U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) introduced the Trillion Trees Act, legislation that would plant 1 trillion trees globally by 2050 and incentivize the use of wood products as
Weekly Reads | Feb. 3, 2020
Mass Timber Is a Climate Solution Researchers from MIT published a report on the economic and emissions benefits of wood construction, finding that lumber production is significantly less CO2 intensive than
Weekly Reads | Jan. 27, 2020
EPA and the Army finalized the Navigable Waters Protection Rule to define “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) and established federal regulatory authority under the Clean Water Act, providing more
Tree Planting Positioned as a Climate Solution, Healthy Markets for Forest Products Must Be a Priority
Trees, specifically tree planting programs, have received a lot of media attention in recent discussions around climate change solutions. This week, World Economic Forum announced its 1 Trillion Trees Initiative,
New WOTUS Rule Provides More Clarity and Certainty
On January 23, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army (Army) finalized the Navigable Waters Protection Rule to define “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS)
Weekly Reads | Jan. 20, 2020
After 18 months of a trade war between the U.S. and China, a “Phase 1” Trade Agreement was signed by both nations earlier this week. While the details of the agreement are
US & China Sign “Phase 1” of Trade Agreement, Forest Products Included in Purchase Agreements
On Wednesday Jan. 15, U.S. and China formalized a limited trade agreement, or “Phase 1” agreement, signaling a truce in the nearly two-year trade war between the world’s two largest
Forestry Issues in Focus as Georgia General Assembly Kicks Off 2020 Session Monday
On Monday, Jan. 13, legislators from across the state will gather in Atlanta under the Gold Dome to gavel in the Georgia General Assembly’s 2020 legislative session, and GFA’s Government