On May 6, nine members the Georgia Forestry Association’s (GFA) Emerging Leaders (EL) attended the 2016 Leadercast event to gain training and knowledge from experts in leadership and management. Leadercast
Deal Names Environmental Protection Division Director
On May 23, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal announced Richard Dunn as the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Director of the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) and Lauren Curry as deputy
Senate Passes Energy Policy Modernization Act, A Win for Biomass
Recently, the U.S. Senate passed the The Energy Policy Modernization Act that contains an amendment supporting the carbon benefits of biomass as a part of the country’s energy solution. The
Action Needed: Crucial H-2B Provisions at Stake in Congressional Appropriations Process
The Georgia Forestry Association is currently working with the Forest Resources Association to urge congress to extend the H-2B guestworker appropriations for the 2017 fiscal year beginning on Oct. 1, 2016. GFA members
Wood Products, Forestry Endorse “Timber Innovation Act”
The American Wood Council (AWC), American Forest Foundation (AFF), Binational Softwood Lumber Council (BSLC) and Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (SLMA) today announced their strong support for the “Timber Innovation Act”
GFA Staff Reflects on Rob Olszewski
Georgia Forestry Association member, Rob Olszewski, passed away after a short battle with cancer on April 19. Affectionately referred to by our staff as “Rob O.” we remember his dedication as
Weyerhaeuser to sell Port Wentworth and Flint River mills to International Paper
On May 2, Weyerhaeuser Company announced it would be selling seven pulp mills, including the Port Wentworth and Flint River mills in Georgia, to International Paper for $2.2 billion. In
Southern Regional Extension Forestry Provides New Initiatives On Forest Health And Economic Impact For The Forest Community
Staff at the office of the Southern Regional Extension Forestry (SREF) office, a cooperative organization serving as a liaison between the US Forest Service and the Extension units in the
U.S. Green Building Council Announcement Could Broaden Recognition of Certified Forest Products in LEED
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the governing body for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system, recently announced a pilot Alternative Compliance Path (ACP)