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
Strother Timber Co. Announced as 2024 Logger of the Year
Recognizing loggers as an integral part of the timber supply chain, the Logger of the Year Award is presented to an individual who is nominated by the forestry community and
2024 Evergreen Award Recognizes the National Alliance of Forest Owners
This past summer, at GFA’s Annual Conference & Forestry Expo in Savannah, we were pleased to recognize an organization that has truly embodied the mission of the Georgia Forestry Association
Strickland, Villegas Recognized as 2024 Wise Owl Recipients
This past summer, at GFA’s Annual Conference & Forestry Expo in Savannah, we were pleased to honor several members for their exceptional service and dedication in keeping Georgia as the
GFA Recognizes 2024 Champions of Forestry
This past summer, at GFA’s Annual Conference & Forestry Expo in Savannah, we were pleased to honor several members for their exceptional service and dedication in keeping Georgia as the
Dr. Marcus Pollard Named 2024 Forestry Teacher of the Year
Every year the Georgia Forestry Foundation (GFF), in partnership with Huber Engineered Woods, recognizes a Georgia classroom educator who has demonstrated exceptional dedication in teaching students about the importance of
GFA Member Named the 2023 Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year
In Berrien County, Georgia, the Gaskins Estate has been in the Gaskins family for nearly two centuries. Heather Brasell embraced the legacy as she assumed the role of property manager
State and Federal Forestry Policy Update
Advocacy at the local, state and federal level is a primary function for adding bottom line value to Georgia Forestry Association members. The following provides a high-level update on the