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
Georgia Forestry Association Seeks Summer Intern
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,
Forestry Association President and CEO Featured on Georgia Farm Monitor
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
State Forestry Association Announces Andres Villegas as Next President
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
Georgia Forestry Association Seeks President
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
Association Introduces Timber Theft Reward Program
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.
Georgia Governor Approves Use of Wood in School Construction
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.
Georgia House of Representatives Approves Timber Security Legislation
The Georgia House of Representatives approved House Bill 790 on a 169-2 vote yesterday. This marks the first step to provide better recourse and recovery for owners of timberland in Georgia who are victims of timber theft and timber trespass.