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
State Forestry Commission Helps Landowners to Recover from Hurricane Michael, Federal Funding Still Under Debate
In October of 2018, Hurricane Michael devastated southwest Georgia, leaving a path of destruction that drastically impacted the lives of citizens, farmers and private forest landowners. Following a Special Session
Remembering Bill Miller
William F. “Bill” Miller, III, who was a longtime Georgia Forestry Association member and forestry champion, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019. Bill most recently served as Vice President
Hurricane Michael Clean Up Funding Opportunities Available
Forest landowners who have been impacted by Hurricane Michael may qualify for funding and opportunities to clean up debris from damaged and fallen trees on their land through programs with
Remembering Mac Collins Contributions to Forestry in Georgia
Congressman Mac Collins (R-GA8), who passed away on November 20 at the age of 74, was a lifelong advocate for Georgia forestry and a devoted public servant for our state.
Matt Hestad to Join Georgia Forestry Association as Executive Director of Communications, Strategy
Starting Jan. 1, Matt Hestad will join the Georgia Forestry Association’s (GFA) staff as Executive Director of Communications and Strategy. In his new role, Matt will lead all strategic marketing,