On Feb. 27, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the availability of up to $8.7 million in funding for bioenergy research and education efforts as well as publishing the final rule
Georgia’s Forests: Much is at Stake as We Celebrate Arbor Day in Georgia
The first Arbor Day was celebrated in 1872 as a special day for planting trees and has grown to thousands of celebrations in communities across the nation each year. National
NRCS Announces Regional Conservation Partnership Program Recipients
Conservationists from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina came together January 16, for a public event held at the Georgia Forestry Association’s headquarters in Forsyth, GA. They were joined by
NAFO Blog: Forest scientists in the U.S. help remove the clutter and complexity on biomass energy
By: Dave Tenny, President and CEO, National Alliance of Forest Owners The science dialogue is heating up on biomass as policy makers in the United States, Europe and elsewhere seek
Eco Seed: Largest biomass plant in U.S. to power P&G facility in Georgia
A 50 megawatt biomass plant, one of the largest in the United States, is being developed by Procter & Gamble and Constellation in Georgia. The plant, which will be built,
Governor Deal Appoints GFA Members to State Board of Registration for Foresters
On, Feb. 13, Governor Nathan Deal appointed six members of the Georgia Forestry Association to the Georgia State Board of Registration for Foresters. The Georgia General Assembly created the Georgia State
Gov. Deal Honors Companies as 2014 Forestry for Wildlife Partners
On Feb. 11, Gov. Nathan Deal recognized CatchMark Timber Trust, Plum Creek and Georgia Power for their stewardship and land management practices benefiting Georgia’s wildlife. Gov. Deal honored the
American Forest Foundation President and CEO Featured on Huffington Post
On Feb. 3, in the Huffington Post, American Forest Foundation (AFF) President and CEO Tom Martin shared the findings of new research conducted by AFF in partnership with the U.S. Forest
AF&PA: Paper, Wood Products Industry Encouraged by FIA Funding Increase in President’s Budget
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) on Feb. 3 recognized the proposed increase for funding the U.S. Forest Service’s Forest Inventory Analysis (FIA) program, from $70 million to $83 million