BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Georgia Forestry Association - ECPv6.8.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Georgia Forestry Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gfagrow.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Georgia Forestry Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T143000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062656 CREATED:20260410T180336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T140908Z UID:184565-1777968000-1777991400@gfagrow.org SUMMARY:Landowner Field Day - Alapaha\, GA DESCRIPTION:A Hands-On Forestry & Land Management Experience for Georgia Landowners\nJoin the Georgia Forestry Association and its partners for the inaugural round of Landowner Field Days\, a new event series designed specifically for Georgia’s private landowners. This field-based experience brings together foresters\, loggers\, wildlife experts\, and industry professionals to share practical\, real-world insights you can apply directly to your property. \nWhether your goals include improving timber value\, enhancing wildlife habitat\, or strengthening the long-term health of your land\, Landowner Field Days offers hands-on learning\, expert guidance\, and meaningful peer connections—all in one place. \nWhat to Expect\n\nHands-on demonstrations led by foresters\, loggers\, and industry professionals\nPractical land management tips focused on timber value\, wildlife habitat\, and property health\nUpdates on programs and incentives available to Georgia landowners\nOpportunities to ask questions\, network\, and learn from experts in the field\n\nEvent Details\nDate: Tuesday\, May 5\, 2026Time: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PMRain Dates: May 6 and 7\, 2026 \nLocation:Gaskins Forest Education Center3359 Moore Sawmill Rd.\nAlapaha\, GA 31622 \nLunch: Provided by event sponsors \nTopics of Discussion\n\nEducation and Outreach\nPine Straw\nUnderstory Restoration\nChronic Wasting Disease in White-tailed Deer\nHurricane Helene Recovery\nLearn & Burn\n\nSponsors & Partnerships\nLandowner Field Days is made possible through the support of our generous sponsors and partners who share a commitment to Georgia’s working forests and private landowners. \nInterested in supporting this or other GFA regional meetings?Contact Ansley Whitley ansley@gfagrow.org (478) 992-8110 ext. 204 \nReady to Join Us?\n\n\n\n \n \n RSVP for the 2026 Alapaha Landowner Day (05.05.2026)\n This is a free event\, but you must RSVP to attend. \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone*What Best Describes You?*\n \n \n Landowner\n \n \n \n Partner/Sponsor\n Company / Organization*GFA Member?*\n \n \n YES\n \n \n \n NO\n How Did You Hear About This Event?*\n \n \n Email\n \n \n \n Facebook Advertisement\n \n \n \n GFA/Partner Social Media\n \n \n \n Industry Professional\n \n \n \n Other Landowner\n \n \n \n Other\n Consent*GEORGIA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION / FOUNDATION | EVENT PARTICIPANT WAIVER FORM\n\nI understand that I am choosing to participate in an event involving Georgia Forestry Association & Georgia Forestry Foundation. Further\, I understand that it is incumbent upon me to use the utmost care in the exercise of safety. I intend to do so and realize that I have an affirmative duty to do so. I further realize that Georgia Forestry Association\, Georgia Forestry Foundation\, their members\, agents\, employees\, licensees\, volunteers\, and associates are participating in this event to give me a quality educational and/or outdoor experience. This participation by the referenced individuals may include travel. I understand that I will conduct myself in a manner as to be safe around all the individuals mentioned herein.\n\nI may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19\, or another communicable disease(s)\, by participating in Georgia Forestry Association and/or Georgia Forestry Foundation event or activity\, including a spectator\, and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury\, illness\, permanent disability\, and death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed or infected by COVID-19\, or another communicable disease(s)\, may result from the actions\, omissions\, or negligence of myself and others\, including but not limited to\, Georgia Forestry Association\, Georgia Forestry Foundation\, employees\, agents\, representatives\, volunteers\, customers\, and any others to present on the premises of the event.\n\nFurther\, I hereby waive all rights to any claim\, cause of action\, right of litigation of any kind\, whatsoever\, originating from GFA/GFF LANDOWNER FIELD DAY event and thereafter for all time as to the Georgia Forestry Association\, Georgia Forestry Foundation\, members\, employees\, volunteers\, licensees or said \norganizations and their agents. I realize it is a privilege to participate in this event and accordingly I will conduct myself in a safe manner consistent with all affirmative duties which I have heretofore recognized.\n\nI grant to the Georgia Forestry Association and the Georgia Forestry Foundation\, its representatives and employees the right to take photographs of me and my property in connection with the above-identified subject. I authorize the Georgia Forestry Association and the Georgia Forestry Foundation to use and publish the same in print and/or electronically. I agree that the Georgia Forestry Association and the Georgia Forestry Foundation may use such photographs of me with or without my name and for any lawful purpose\, including for example such purposes as publicity\, illustration\, advertising\, and Web content. I have read and understand the above: URL:https://gfagrow.org/event/landowner-field-day-alapaha-ga/ LOCATION:Gaskins Forest Education Center\, 3359 Moore Sawmill Rd\, GA\, 31622\, United States CATEGORIES:Georgia Forestry Association ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfagrow.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/export_LO.Field_.Day_Culloden_03.10.26-01299-scaled-e1776280682778.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Georgia Forestry Association":MAILTO:michele@gfagrow.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T153000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062656 CREATED:20260326T132254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T134652Z UID:184530-1778058900-1778081400@gfagrow.org SUMMARY:Urban Forestry Workshop | Continuing Education DESCRIPTION:  \nLOCATION:\nHall County Extension Office\, \n734 E Crescent Dr\, Gainesville\, GA 30501 \nDATE:\nMay 06\, 2026 – 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM \n\nWORKSHOP FOCUS \nThis field-based\, outdoor training for Extension Agents\, tree care\, and green industry professionals will include a blend of discussions\, demonstrations\, and group activities to increase urban tree knowledge in the following areas:\n• young tree pruning\n• tree health\n• tree establishment\n• tree risk assessment \nInstructors include UGA faculty from the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources and UGA Cooperative Extension. \nMore Details About the Event → \n  \nWORKSHOP AGENDA \nMeet at the Hall County Extension office and transport to Midlands Park for an outdoor demonstration and discussions\nLunch (provided in the field)\nAfternoon outdoor activity at Hall County School District headquarters \n\nREGISTRATION  \nThe last day for registration is 05/01/2026 \nRegistration cost (by 5/4/26)……………………$50.00 \nRegistration is limited to the first 10 people to sign up.  If registration is full and you would like to be added to the waitlist\, please reach out to James Johnson (james.johnson26@uga.edu) or Holly Campbell (hollycam@uga.edu) \nREGISTER NOW! \n  \nCONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS \nISA (Applied for) Georgia Dept. of Ag Pesticide Applicator CEUs (applied for) URL:https://gfagrow.org/event/urban-forestry-workshop-continuing-education/ LOCATION:UGA Extension Office – Gainessville\, 734 E Crescent Dr #300\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States CATEGORIES:Continuing Forestry Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfagrow.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/UGA_office-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T153000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062656 CREATED:20260326T140331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T140550Z UID:184537-1778232600-1778254200@gfagrow.org SUMMARY:Storm Recovery Workshop: Timber Management & Urban Forestry DESCRIPTION:LOCATION:\nCoffee County Cooperative Extension Office\, \n709 E Ward St\, Douglas\, GA 31533 \nDATE:\nMay 08\, 2026 – 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM \nWORKSHOP FOCUS: \nExtreme weather events are causing considerable damage to managed forests and urban trees in middle and southern Georgia. Join this day-long workshop designed for Extension Agents\, forest landowners\, and managers to learn from UGA faculty and Extension specialists about: \n\nTimber management lessons learned from Hurricanes Irene and Michael on forest stand assessment\, lean pine recovery\, reforestation\, and invasive species management.\nUrban tree considerations for storm preparedness and recovery: tree risk assessment and wind damage\, tree health\, and species selection for replanting.\n\n  \nWORKSHOP AGENDA: \nMorning presentations at the Coffee County Extension office\nLunch (provided)\nAfternoon outdoor field discussions at the South Georgia State College campus \n  \nREGISTRATION: \nThe last day for registration is 05/01/2026 \nRegistration cost (by 5/4/26)……………………$50.00 \nRegistration is limited to the first 20 people to sign up.  If registration is full and you would like to be added to the waitlist\, please reach out to James Johnson (james.johnson26@uga.edu) or Holly Campbell (hollycam@uga.edu) \nREGISTER NOW! \n  \nCONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:\n \nISA (Applied for)\nGeorgia Dpt. of Ag. Pesticide Applicator (Applied for)\nSAF (Cat 1) (Applied for)\nGeorgia Master Timber Harvester 4 hr (Cat B) (Applied for) \n  URL:https://gfagrow.org/event/storm-recovery-workshop-timber-management-urban-forestry/ LOCATION:UGA Extension Office – Coffee County\, 709 E Ward St.\, Douglas\, GA\, 31533\, United States CATEGORIES:Continuing Forestry Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfagrow.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/UGA_office2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062656 CREATED:20260423T124346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T124441Z UID:184578-1779181200-1779199200@gfagrow.org SUMMARY:ArborGen Bellville Nursery Genetics Tour: From Seed to Stand DESCRIPTION:Join us at ArborGen’s Bellville Nursery for an immersive\, behind-the-scenes look at genetics\, seedling quality\, and operational decisions. \n\n\n\n\nWhat does it really take to turn advanced genetics into real-world performance in the field? \nJoin us at ArborGen’s Bellville Nursery for an immersive\, behind-the-scenes look at how genetics\, seedling quality\, and operational decisions come together to drive long-term value in your stand. \nThis one-day\, in-person experience is designed for landowners\, foresters\, and forestry professionals who want to better understand the science – and the process – behind the trees they plant. \nYou’ll hear directly from ArborGen experts and university partners\, see our processes up close\, and connect the dots between genetics\, nursery practices\, and field performance. \nREGISTER TODAY:\nWhat You’ll Experience:\n\nPrecision Silviculture Insights with David C. Clabo\, Ph.D. – Associate Professor of Silviculture Outreach\, UGA Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources\nA deep dive into genetics and seedling quality with ArborGen Product Development\nNursery & Seed Processing Tours – see how we ensure genetic integrity and quality from the start\nA firsthand look at our quality control processes\nOperational Stand Visit – connect nursery decisions to real-world outcomes in the field\n\nEvent Flow:\n\nWelcome + introductions\nExpert presentation on precision silviculture\nGenetics & seedling quality session\nNursery + seed processing breakout tours\nLunch (provided)\nField visit to an operational stand\nWrap-up discussion\n\nWhy Attend:\nBecause better decisions at planting lead to better outcomes at harvest. This tour is built to help you: \n\nUnderstand the real impact of genetics on ROI\nSee how quality is maintained from orchard to seedling\nGain practical insights you can apply to your next planting\n\nAttendees will receive 3.5 Continuing Forestry Education (CFE) credits\nSpace is limited to ensure a high-quality experience – Register TODAY to reserve your spot! URL:https://gfagrow.org/event/arborgen-bellville-nursery-genetics-tour-from-seed-to-stand/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Forestry Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfagrow.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ArborGen_event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607 DTSTAMP:20260619T062656 CREATED:20260129T185205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T185205Z UID:184469-1780704000-1780790399@gfagrow.org SUMMARY:North Georgia Prescribed Fire Council Meeting DESCRIPTION:North Georgia Prescribed Fire Council Meeting\nSaturday\, June 6\, 2026 at Chattahoochee Technical College – Appalachian Campus (100 Campus Dr\, Jasper\, GA 30143) \nMore details to come soon. Learn more at garxfire.com URL:https://gfagrow.org/event/north-georgia-prescribed-fire-council-meeting/ LOCATION:Chattahoochee Technical College – Appalachian Campus\, 100 Campus Drive\, Jasper\, GA\, 30143\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfagrow.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/GPFC_1920x1080.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614 DTSTAMP:20260619T062656 CREATED:20260608T140930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T172608Z UID:184627-1781222400-1781395199@gfagrow.org SUMMARY:Ponsse 'In The Woods' Live Demo DESCRIPTION:CALLING ALL LANDOWNERS\, MILLS\, LOGGERS\, AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS!\nJoin us for an in-the-woods demo and watch the machines do what they do best!\nREAL TERRAIN. REAL TIMBER. REAL RESULTS. \nDEMO DETAILS:\nDATE ……………….Friday June 12 and Saturday June 13\nTIME………………..8am–4pm CST\nLOCATION ….. 20 miles east of Dothan\, AL\nRight off AL-95 – Espy Road\, Gordon\, AL 36343 \nLunch will be served from 11–2 both Friday and Saturday. \nIf you have questions\, contact Micah Laban 850-408-6728 URL:https://gfagrow.org/event/ponsse-in-the-woods-live-demo/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfagrow.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ponsse_In_the_Woods_Live_Demo_June_2026_1080x1350px_3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T110000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062656 CREATED:20260615T203646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T203712Z UID:184634-1782295200-1782298800@gfagrow.org SUMMARY:Quarterly ‘Office Hours’ with GFA/GFF Landowner Outreach Team DESCRIPTION:This month\, we’re launching quarterly Office Hours—an informal\, one-hour virtual session where landowners can drop in\, ask questions\, connect with the Landowner Outreach team\, and hear updates on upcoming programs and events in their region. \nNo agenda. No presentations. Just direct access to the people and resources available to help you make the most of your land. We look forward to connecting with you! \n  \nWHEN: Wednesday\, June 24\, 2026 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM ET \nTEAM LINK: \nMicrosoft Teams meeting\nJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/214469845924585?p=B5mVwPwHMGP0Rdf9qF\nMeeting ID: 214 469 845 924 585\nPasscode: cc9Mq6mh\n________________________________________________________________________________ URL:https://gfagrow.org/event/quarterly-office-hours-with-gfa-gff-landowner-outreach-team/ CATEGORIES:Georgia Forestry Association,Georgia Forestry Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfagrow.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/OfficeHours_16x9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260712 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260717 DTSTAMP:20260619T062656 CREATED:20260605T155339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T155339Z UID:184623-1783814400-1784246399@gfagrow.org SUMMARY:Billy Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp DESCRIPTION:Georgia’s Forestry Youth Camp\nJuly 12-16\, 2026\nAt Georgia’s five-day summer Forestry Youth Camp\, middle school students investigate the wonders of forest and wildlife ecology\, learn how to identify trees\, and discover the value and importance of forests in their daily lives. They spend time with professionals who manage Georgia’s forest land and others who work in the forest products industry. \nLearn More: https://www.billylancastercamp.com/ URL:https://gfagrow.org/event/billy-lancaster-forestry-youth-camp/ LOCATION:Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center\, 720 FFA FHA Camp Rd\, Covington\, GA\, 30014\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfagrow.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Billy.Lancaster.Camp_16x9.png ORGANIZER;CN="Billy Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp":MAILTO:billylancastercamp@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260724 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727 DTSTAMP:20260619T062656 CREATED:20260223T201252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T201319Z UID:184483-1784851200-1785110399@gfagrow.org SUMMARY:2026 GFA Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:The Largest Forestry Meeting in the United States!\nGFA’s Annual Conference is the largest\, most diverse gathering of forest landowners\, investors\, professionals and forest product manufacturers in the U.S. URL:https://gfagrow.org/event/2026-gfa-annual-conference/ LOCATION:Jekyll Island Convention Center\, 75 Beachview Drive N\, Jekyll Island\, GA\, 31527\, United States CATEGORIES:Continuing Forestry Education,Continuing Logger Education,Georgia Forestry Association ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfagrow.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/GFA.AC26_1920x1080-e1774040022622.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270310 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270312 DTSTAMP:20260619T062656 CREATED:20241212T163517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T154508Z UID:184116-1804636800-1804809599@gfagrow.org SUMMARY:2027 Timberland Investment Conference DESCRIPTION:2027 TIMBERLAND INVESTMENT CONFERENCE: https://cfb.uga.edu/conferences-events/conference/\nJoin us March 10-11\, 2027 at the Ritz-Carlton in March 2027 to learn more about timberland markets and trade on a global level. Hear from experts about changes in policies\, economics\, markets\, and investments. Network with more than 500 international investors; managers of public and private funds\, TIMOs\, REITs\, and family offices; attorneys\, banks\, lenders\, consultants\, and other forest industry experts. \nEvent Date: \nWednesday\, March 10\, 2027 – Thursday\, March 11\, 2027 \nLocation: \nThe Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island\, Florida\n4750 Amelia Island Parkway\nAmelia Island\, FL 32034 URL:https://gfagrow.org/event/2027-timberland-investment-conference/ LOCATION:The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island\, Florida\, 4750 Amelia Island Parkway\, Amelia Island\, FL\, 32034\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfagrow.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/HLJCOFB_16x9.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR