More than 350 people attended the Georgia Forestry Association’s 2026 Regional Forestry Meetings across Perry, Athens, Valdosta, Blackshear and Dublin.
The five meetings brought forestry professionals, landowners, loggers and industry partners together to discuss regional challenges, share perspectives and strengthen connections across Georgia’s forestry community.
Connecting Local Perspectives to Statewide Priorities
Topics affecting Georgia’s working forests—including markets, operating costs, forest management and regulatory issues—remain important across Georgia. Regional meetings give members an opportunity to connect with peers and engage with issues shaping the industry.
GFA thanks everyone who attended and helped make this year’s meetings a success.
2026 Sponsors: AgGeorgia Farm Credit, AgSouth Farm Credit, ArborGen, Bank of Dudley, Coldwater Timber, Fat Lighter Investments, Forest Resource Consultants, Forestate Growers LLC, Gay Wood Company, Georgia First Bank, Georgia Forestry Commission, Huber Engineered Woods, Interfor, Mr. Lawrence Bennett, Madison-Morgan Conservancy, Mason Tractor Company, Meeks Farms & Nursery, Inc., Pearson Peterbilt Company, Pierce Timber Company, Planters First Bank, PRT Growing Services, Stuckey Timberland, Superior Pine Products Company, The Tribble Group, Vallant Bank and Varn Inc.
Stay connected: Join GFA to stay informed about upcoming regional meetings, forestry field days and other opportunities to connect with Georgia’s forestry community.