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)
Capitol Forestry Report | End of Session
Please click the image above to view a short update on the session from Rep. John Burns (R-Newington), House Majority Leader and GFA Landowner Member. GFA Members and Forestry Advocates:
Georgia Forestry Association Participates in U.S. Lumber Coalition Advocacy Campaign
On March 16, Georgia Forestry Association President and CEO Andres Villegas along with several Association members participated in a video shoot with the U.S. Lumber Coalition as a part of
Capitol Forestry Report | Week 10
With only two legislative days left in this year’s session, any bill with a chance of getting to the Governor’s desk is out of Committee and awaiting action by the
Capitol Forestry Report | Week Nine
The pace of legislation at the Capitol slowed considerably this week as both chambers of the Legislature considered bills more closely after the recent flurry of activity. Of importance to