Since 2014, the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has made a significant impact on the way that timber security issues are investigated. Last year, the Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) in partnership
Weyerhaeuser and Plum Creek to Merge, Creating the World’s Premier Timber, Land and Forest Products Company
Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) and Plum Creek (NYSE: PCL) today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to create the world’s premier timber, land and forest products company with more than
High Tech Timber: The Modern Sawmill
Think of how wood is sawed. For most people, this brings to mind an image of a lumberjack using a gigantic saw or an ax to cut through a log.
Georgia Farm Bureau Offers $65,000 in Scholarships
Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) is offering up to $65,000 in scholarships to Georgia students pursuing a degree related to agriculture, veterinary medicine, family and consumer sciences or a related field
GFA Announces Forestry Forward Event Series
With the introduction of Andres Villegas as its new president, today the Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) announced the Forestry Forward event series. The inaugural event series will be located in
State Legislature: Special Election Results and Announcements
Following two special elections this summer, Georgia welcomes six newly elected policymakers to the state legislature. In addition, the Georgia Secretary of State office has announced special elections to fill
The Forest Advocate | October 21, 2015
Stay up to date on the latest issues related to forest advocacy, markets, forest management and more in the May issue of The Forest Advocate, the Georgia Forestry Association’s monthly newsletter. In this
Warnell Researchers Study Effects of ESA on Private Landowners
Researchers at the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources are studying the effects that the Endangered Species Act has on private forest landowners. These issues are particularly important to
Georgia Tree Farm System Seeks Program Administrator
The Georgia Tree Farm Program is currently seeking qualified applicants for its newly established Program Administrator position. Deadline for application is October 23, 2015. Click here for more details. The Program