Earlier this week the Senate sent its strongest signal yet on the need for a clear, simple and consistent policy recognizing the carbon neutrality of renewable forest biomass energy. With
Capitol Forestry Report | Week Three
Legislative Landscape This Thursday, Jan. 28, marked legislative day 12 for the Georgia General Assembly with 28 legislative days till sine die on March 24. Budget hearings have taken up
Kinder Morgan Releases Impact Study of Proposed Palmetto Pipeline on Georgia’s Economy
According to renowned University of Georgia economist Jeffrey Dorfman, the Palmetto Pipeline proposed by Kinder Morgan, Inc. will result in an estimated benefit to Georgia of $3.9 billion over the
Georgia Ports Authority Container Moves Grow 11.7 Percent in CY2015
The Georgia Ports Authority achieved record container volumes in 2015, Executive Director Curtis Foltz reported to the GPA board Monday. Over the last calendar year, the Port of Savannah moved
Capitol Forestry Report | Week Two
The Legislative Landscape Today marked the eighth legislative day for the Georgia General Assembly since it was gaveled into session on Jan. 11. Though it has been off to a
Fish & Wildlife Got it Right on Bats and Working Forests
Last week the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service took a constructive step forward by recognizing the positive benefits of private working forests to the long-term conservation of the Northern Long-eared
President Vetoes Bipartisan Resolution to Kill WOTUS
It was no surprise to anyone yesterday when President Obama vetoed a congressional resolution that would have killed the administration’s “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule that redefines the
Forest Owners to EPA: Clarify Policy on Forest Biomass in State Guidance
The National Alliance of Forest Owners (NAFO) is urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to clarify its policy on forest biomass as set out in the Clean Power Plan
Capitol Forestry Report | Week One
The Legislative Landscape Jan. 11 marked the first of 40 legislative days in the 2016 session of the 153rd Georgia General Assembly. With legislators convening in Atlanta, your Georgia Forestry