In the early morning hours of September 27, 2024, Hurricane Helene tore through Georgia with wind speeds topping 100 mph. In its wake, the storm left millions without power
SPB & IPCP Cost Share Programs Open for Application
This information comes from the Georgia Forestry Commission. Applications at the bottom of this page. Southern Pine Beetle Cost Share Program Open for Applications The cost share program for Southern
2025 Georgia Tree Farm of the Year: Herbert Hodges
At the 2025 GFA Annual Conference on Jekyll Island, the Georgia Tree Farm Program announced Herbert Hodges as the 2025 Georgia Tree Farmer of the Year. The award is given
GFA Recognizes 2025 Champions of Forestry
At this year’s Annual Conference & Forestry Expo, the Georgia Forestry Association proudly honored two exceptional individuals as 2025 Champions of Forestry for their outstanding leadership and service to Georgia’s
C. McDowell Logging Announced as 2025 Georgia Logger of the Year
Recognizing loggers as an integral part of the forestry supply chain, the Logger of the Year Award is presented to an individual who is nominated by the forestry community and
Georgia Forestry Magazine: Spring 2025
The Spring 2025 edition of Georgia Forestry Magazine is now available. While magazines are out for delivery, you can get an early look at stories that highlight Georgia’s leadership in
President Jimmy Carter: A Legacy Rooted in Conservation
As a political leader whose roots were sewn in rural Georgia, President Jimmy Carter brought trees to the forefront of American conservation. By shedding a light on the environment and
USDA Provides Flexibilities in Response to 2024 Hurricanes
On December 5, 2024, in response to 2024 hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced flexibilities that will allow the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to expedite approval
2024 Georgia Tree Farm of the Year: H. G. Yeomans III Family Trust
This past summer, at GFA’s Annual Conference & Forestry Expo in Savannah, the Georgia Tree Farm Program announced H. G. Yeomans III Family Trust as the 2024 Georgia Tree Farmer