EPA and the Army finalized the Navigable Waters Protection Rule to define “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) and established federal regulatory authority under the Clean Water Act, providing more
Tree Planting Positioned as a Climate Solution, Healthy Markets for Forest Products Must Be a Priority
Trees, specifically tree planting programs, have received a lot of media attention in recent discussions around climate change solutions. This week, World Economic Forum announced its 1 Trillion Trees Initiative,
New WOTUS Rule Provides More Clarity and Certainty
On January 23, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army (Army) finalized the Navigable Waters Protection Rule to define “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS)
Weekly Reads | Jan. 20, 2020
After 18 months of a trade war between the U.S. and China, a “Phase 1” Trade Agreement was signed by both nations earlier this week. While the details of the agreement are
US & China Sign “Phase 1” of Trade Agreement, Forest Products Included in Purchase Agreements
On Wednesday Jan. 15, U.S. and China formalized a limited trade agreement, or “Phase 1” agreement, signaling a truce in the nearly two-year trade war between the world’s two largest
Forestry Issues in Focus as Georgia General Assembly Kicks Off 2020 Session Monday
On Monday, Jan. 13, legislators from across the state will gather in Atlanta under the Gold Dome to gavel in the Georgia General Assembly’s 2020 legislative session, and GFA’s Government
Forestry Weekly Reads | Jan. 10, 2020
Senator Kelly Loeffler, who was recently appointed by Governor Brian Kemp to replace Sen. Johnny Isakson, was appointed to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. Read more on agri-pulse.com →
Timber Tax Credit Sign-Up Still Open for Landowners Impacted by Hurricane Michael
The second sign-up period for the Hurricane Michael Timber Tax Credit through the Georgia Department of Revenue will remain open until December 31, 2019. Landowners who applied and were pre-approved
EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Finalize First Step to Repeal “Waters of the United States” Ruling
On Thursday, September 12, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced the finalization of step one in repealing the 2015 “Waters of the United