APPLY TODAY TO ADVOCATE FOR GEORGIA’S WORKING FORESTS GFA’s summer internship positions are a unique and exciting opportunity to step into the world of Georgia’s forestry industry. With over 22million
GFA Welcomes New Leadership in 2025
Russ Yeomans Named Chair of Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) Board of Directors Russ Yeomans has been announced as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. As president of Yeomans
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
LIVE: Hurricane Helene Resources & Information
Jump to Section Below: Damage Assessment | Advocacy Efforts | Hurricane Relief For Landowners DAMAGE ASSESSMENT The Georgia Forestry Commission’s assessment of the storm show a total timber
Senate Study Committee Explores Opportunities in Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Senate Advancing Forest Innovation in Georgia Study Committee Explores Opportunities in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry What happened: The Senate “Advancing Forest Innovation in Georgia” Study Committee held its third
Fall Issue of Georgia Forestry Magazine Now Live
The Fall 2024 edition of Georgia Forestry Magazine is now available, featuring must-read stories that highlight Georgia’s leadership in forestry, sustainability, and innovation. This issue celebrates the people and programs
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