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
2019 Annual Conference Attracts 530+ Attendees
More than 530 forest landowners and forestry professionals gathered for the Georgia Forestry Association’s 2019 Annual Conference & Forestry Expo on July 26-28, 2019, on Jekyll Island. “We are extremely
Supplemental Disaster Relief Package Heads to President’s Desk
On Monday, June 3, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a $19.1 billion emergency supplemental disaster relief package, which includes some critical funding for private forest landowners who were impacted
Summer Interns Focus on Enhancing Value to GFA Members
The Georgia Forestry Association is proud to welcome two summer interns from the University of Georgia who will be focused on projects that drive value back to GFA members. Robert
Remembering H.G. Yeomans
Herman Grady “HG” Yeomans, III, Georgia Forestry Association Board Member and longtime forestry champion from Swainsboro, passed away on April 12, 2019. In addition to his contributions to GFA, HG