New Home Sales Reach Highest Level in 14 Years, New Construction Still Lagging Behind Demand According to a recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau, sales of new homes in the U.S. unexpectedly advanced for a fourth month in August to the highest level in almost 14 years. Single-family housing starts rose slightly in August,
Based on data from 2019, Georgia is the #1 state for total forest product exports. As the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) continues to report record breaking activity, infrastructure investments have positioned the port for continued growth, which could provide a significant boost for the forest industry in the state. On September 18, the Georgia Ports
Georgia Forestry Association President & CEO Andres Villegas recently caught up with Public Service Commissioner Jason Shaw to discuss the impact of forestry on the state and how the PSC is working to address the needs of the forestry community. The mission of the Georgia Public Service Commission is to exercise its authority and influence
Lumber Prices Continue to Break Records, What Should the Supply Chain Expect Recent market conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic and fluctuations in demand have caused lumber prices to soar. We’ve collected the most recent analysis on this issue below from forestry supply chain experts to help you make decisions about your forestry investments. BUILDER
Research from the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, made possible with support from the Georgia Forestry Foundation and the Forest Resources Association, is initiating policy discussions on the safety, efficiency and cost savings of allowing log trucks to utilize interstate highways when transporting logs from the woods to a mill.
Following guidance issued by the State Department on August 12, forestry employers may now have an opportunity to receive special immigration exemptions under the H-2B temporary guest worker visa program, given certain conditions are met. This action was in response to a June 22 Presidential Proclamation that suspended the entry of H-2B visa guest workers,
The Georgia Forestry Association is proud to welcome Tim Miller from Comer, Georgia, as its 2020 Summer Intern. Tim is currently pursuing a Master’s of Forest Resources degree at the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources. Following his graduation in December 2020, he is focused on establishing a career in forestry
This week in an effort led by the Forest Resources Association, the Georgia Forestry Association was proud to join many other forest industry organizations in sending a letter to the White House emphasizing the critical nature of the H-2B visa program. The letter specifically requested an exemption for the H-2B program in any upcoming executive
After several months of the Georgia General Assembly being on an unprecedented “suspension” due to COVID-19, Speaker of the House David Ralston and Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan have formally reconvened starting on Monday, June 15. For the remaining 10 legislative days, the Georgia Forestry Association’s Government Affairs Team will have boots on the ground every