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
Public Health State of Emergency Declaration Includes Weight Exemption for Log Trucks
Governor Brian Kemp issued a March 14 Executive Order declaring a Public Health State of Emergency. This order allows log trucks and other commercial vehicles to apply for a permit through the Georgia Department
Georgia Receives $374 Million in Block Grants from USDA for Hurricane Michael Relief, Application Period Starts March 18
Today, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and Ag Commissioner Gary Black announced that Georgia will receive $347 million in block grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for farmers and forest landowners