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.
GFF Funded Research Finds Interstates As Safer, More Efficient Routes For Log Trucks
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
State Department Issues Guidance Providing Opportunities for Forestry Employers to Apply for H-2B Visa Exemptions
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,
GFA Welcomes Summer Intern Tim Miller
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
GFA Joins Forest Industry Organizations to Advocate in Support of H-2B Guestworker Visa Program
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
Georgia General Assembly Reconvenes, Forestry Priorities Still in Focus
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
Weekly News Roundup | June 12, 2020
Interesting news related to forest business, markets, economics, policy and more. Fastmarkets by RISI: “Forest products see increase via Port of Savannah; wood, pulp, paperboard lead commodity group” Read more
GFA Pivots Annual Conference to Virtual Conference with a National Focus
After much deliberation and guidance from volunteers and leadership, the Georgia Forestry Association has made the decision to shift the 2020 GFA Annual Conference & Forestry Expo to the American
COVID-19 Resources for the Forest Industry
The Georgia Forestry Association is dedicated to providing the most up-to-date information related to COVID-19 and the impact on the forestry community in Georgia. Please check this page regularly and