At this year’s Annual Conference & Forestry Expo, the Georgia Forestry Association proudly honored three exceptional individuals as 2026 Champions of Forestry for their outstanding leadership and service to Georgia’s forestry
Hammock-Wicks Timber Named 2026-2027 Georgia Logger of the Year
JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. – The Georgia Forestry Association (GFA), in partnership with the Southeastern Wood Producers Association (SWPA), recognized Jason Wicks of Hammock-Wicks Timber, Inc. of Roberta as the 2026–2027 Georgia Logger of the
GFF Seeks Two Leaders to Advance Forest Conservation and Innovation
The Georgia Forestry Foundation (GFF) is expanding its team with two new positions that advance the organization’s commitment to forest conservation, landowner engagement, and the future of Georgia’s forest
Driving Demand: How GFA and GFF Are Building the Markets That Keep Georgia’s Forests Working
Georgia’s forests are under more pressure than they have faced in a generation. A wave of mill closures, the lingering damage from Hurricane Helene, and a softening in traditional pulp
Get Reimbursed for Forest Management Practices
What’s happening: The Georgia Forestry Commission—the state agency charged with protecting and sustaining Georgia’s forests—has opened two cost-share programs for private forest landowners. Why it matters: Funding is available to
GFA Welcomes Grace Osborn 2026 Summer Intern
The Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) is proud to welcome Grace Osborn as the Communications and Digital Media Intern for Summer 2026. Grace Osborn is from Decatur, Ga., will focus on
40+ Attend Alapaha Landowner Field Day
Earlier this month, the Georgia Forestry Association and Georgia Forestry Foundation hosted its fourth Landowner Field Day in Alapaha, bringing together 40+ landowners and partners for a day of in-the-woods
C. McDowell Logging Recognized as FRA’s 2026 National Outstanding Logger Award Winner
Pictured left to right: Tim O’Hara, President & CEO of the Forest Resources Association (FRA); Justin McDermott, Forestry Division Sales Manager – North America for John Deere; Kimberly and Tobey
Georgia Forestry Association Welcomes Jaci Martin as Membership Director
Martin brings policy, agriculture and conservation experience to support GFA’s statewide membership growth and grassroots engagement. FORSYTH — The Georgia Forestry Association is pleased to announce that Jaci Martin has