The Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) is seeking a Chief Communications Officer to develop and enhance the voice of the forestry community for the number one forestry state in the nation.
2017 Wise Owl Award
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
GFA Members Host Panel Discussion for Secretary Perdue and Administrator Pruitt in Cochran, Georgia
On Friday, July 7, Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) members, Earl and Wanda Barrs, welcomed esteemed members of the national and local forestry community to address key issues impacting Georgia’s forestry
Georgia’s First Lady, Sandra Deal, Visits High Point Elementary to Talk About Georgia’s Working Forests
On Friday, April 14, Georgia’s First Lady, Sandra Deal, visited with students in an after-school program at High Point Elementary School in Sandy Springs. The students have participated in the
GFA President and CEO Champions Private Property Rights on NPR
On March 6, 2017, NPR aired an interview with Georgia Forestry Association President and CEO Andres Villegas. Villegas provided insight on the political landscape in Georgia as it relates to
Forestry Featured in Georgia Trend Magazine
The Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia Forestry Foundation and Georgia Forestry Association were recently featured in the March issue of Georgia Trend magazine. The feature, written by staff writer Jennifer Hafer,
Forestry Community Launches New Magazine to Tell the Story of Georgia’s Working Forests
Georgia Forestry Magazine (GFM) was printed and distributed to thousands of forest landowners, forestry-related businesses and forestry enthusiasts this week. The magazine is focused on telling the story of Georgia’s
Georgia Forestry Foundation Announces Former State Economic Development Executive to Lead Initiatives
The Georgia Forestry Association is pleased to announce that Ember Bishop Bentley will begin serving as the first Executive Director of the Georgia Forestry Foundation, effective February 1. The non-profit
Georgia Forestry Association Announces Tom Beyer as Director of Government Affairs
Georgia Forestry Association President & CEO Andres Villegas announced today that Tom Beyer has joined the Association staff as its new Director of Government Affairs, to advance the mission of