Congressman Rick W. Allen has introduced H.R. 7195, the Timber Harvesters, Haulers, and Landowners Market Disruptions Relief Act, legislation designed to provide targeted, temporary assistance to forestry businesses facing severe market disruptions.
Georgia Leaders Unite to Defend Forestry and Agriculture Markets
Georgia’s forestry industry—the backbone of rural communities across our state—is facing mounting pressure from shifting market conditions, international trade challenges and the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). In recent days,
One Year After Hurricane Helene: Rebuilding Georgia’s Working Forests
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
EU Commission Recommends Delay of Deforestation Regulation Implementation
Last Updated: Friday, September 26, 2025 at 1:45pm The European Commission has announced that it will recommend delaying the implementation of its anti-deforestation law, the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), for
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 Forest Policy Legislative Internship: Accepting Applications Now
The Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) is seeking a highly motivated student for our Forest Policy Legislative Internship, running January 5 – April 15, 2026, during Georgia’s legislative session. As the
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