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The Georgia Forestry Foundation is looking for a capable and enthusiastic leader to serve as its Director and to further its mission by cultivating, soliciting and stewarding individual, corporate and foundation gifts. The successful candidate will spearhead the implementation of … Continue reading
The 2016 Annual Conference & Forestry Expo held on July 23-25 on Jekyll Island, was the most well attended conference in the Association’s recent history with more than 500 attendees – the largest gathering of forest advocates in Georgia. If … Continue reading
On March 16, Georgia Forestry Association President and CEO Andres Villegas along with several Association members participated in a video shoot with the U.S. Lumber Coalition as a part of an advocacy campaign to educate Congress on the importance of … Continue reading
Recently, Growing Georgia, a daily e-newsletter for Georgia’s agriculture community, featured the Georgia Forestry Association (GFA), highlighting the Association’s current advocacy work and vision for the future. GFA President and CEO Andres Villegas and Chairman Benjie Tarbutton were both interviewed. … Continue reading
The Georgia Forestry Association, the premier advocate for forestry in the state, is currently seeking applicants for the 2016 Summer Intern position. The Georgia Forestry Association (GFA), founded in 1907, is one of the oldest forestry and conservation organizations in … Continue reading
Recently, Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) President & CEO Andres Villegas spent some time with the Georgia Farm Monitor to discuss his new role at the Association and the importance of working forests and forest products industries in Georgia. Watch the video, … Continue reading
At the Georgia Forestry Association’s Annual Conference and Forestry Expo on Jekyll Island today, Chairman Joe Parsons of Graphic Packaging International announced Andres Villegas as the next president of the Association. The news was the culmination of a national search … Continue reading
The Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) is seeking a motivated individual with proven interpersonal skills and the ability to think strategically to serve as its President. Candidates with experience in association management and state-level lobbying are strongly desired. A background in … Continue reading
Following the signing of House Bill 790 – an initiative to strengthen Georgia’s timber theft and timber trespass statutes – the Georgia Forestry Association officially reinstated its timber theft reward program in order to provide greater security to member landowners who are concerned about protecting their timber assets. Continue reading
Governor Nathan Deal recently signed legislation that allows for greater use of wood materials in public school facilities, providing K-12 schools throughout the state with alternative, cost-effective, and sustainable design options. Continue reading