On December 3, 2020, the Democratic Caucus appointed Georgia Congressman David Scott to serve as Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee. Congressman Scott represents the 13th District, which covers a
GFA and Keeping Forests Seek Applications for Communications Specialist
Through a new partnership with Keeping Forests, the Georgia Forestry Association is seeking applications for an adept and highly-motivated communications professional to serve as Keeping Forests Communications Specialist. Putting southern
GFA Welcomes 2021 Summer Interns
The Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) is proud to welcome two interns from the University of Georgia for Summer 2021. Hudson Jordan from St. Marys, Ga., is serving as the Policy
WATCH | GFA Board Member Testifies Before Senate Agriculture Committee
On May 20, 2021, GFA Board Member Troy Harris, Managing Director of Timberland at Jamestown LP, testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry at a hearing
Market Minute | Supply Chain Sustainability & Timber Prices
The Top News Forbes: Pent Up Demand Keeping Lumber Prices High As Building Season Nears READ MORE → WSJ: Lumber Prices Are Soaring. Why Are Tree Growers Miserable? READ MORE →
Market Minute | Housing Boom, Biomass Sustainability, Carbon Markets
Spotlight U.S. Housing Starts Continue to Rise to Highest Level Since 2006 in December 2020 U.S. housing starts rose in December to the highest peak since late 2006 as
GFA State Legislative Priorities Focused on Protecting Forestry Investments and Driving Value to the Entire Forestry Supply Chain
On January 11, lawmakers from across the state returned to the Capitol to gavel in the first session of the 156th Georgia General Assembly. While this marked the first legislative
GFA Board of Directors Welcomes New Leadership, Members in 2021
FORSYTH, GEORGIA — The Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) Board of Directors recently welcomed 14 new members, and several new leaders were appointed to the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee and
Market Minute | Housing Market, Climate Solutions, Exports
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