Joe Parsons, senior wood procurement manager at Graphic Packaging International, Inc. (GPI), was recently appointed as the 55th GFA Chairman following the successful term of 2014 Chairman Wade Hall of
GFA Government Affairs Team Set for Legislative Session
The Association’s lobbying team embarked upon the 153rd Georgia General Assembly session on Monday armed with an ambitious set of legislative priorities aimed at protecting the interests of Georgia’s forestry
Deal Inaugural Address: ‘A New Term, A New Vision, A New Mandate’
The following is a transcript of Governor Nathan Deal’s inaugural address on Jan. 12 at the State Capitol in Atlanta, GA. Lt. Governor Cagle, Speaker Ralston, President Pro Tem Shafer,
Macon Telegraph: Lawmakers Poised for Action on Big Projects
By: Maggie Lee Macon Telegraph With elections in the rear-view mirror, there’s a better chance that the Georgia Legislature will make the kinds of decisions this session that often prove
U.S. Softwood Exports Making Headway in Thailand
USDA Blog Post The pine forests of Georgia and the Pacific Northwest are a far cry from the crowded streets of Bangkok, where several shipments of U.S. softwood products are
SFI Works to Ensure the Health and Future of Our Forests with the Launch of the New SFI 2015-2019 Standards and Rules
Sustainable Forestry Initiative Press Release The decisions we make every day directly affect the health and future of our forests. The launch of the new Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) 2015-2019 Standards and
American Forest Foundation Announces Improved Tree Farm Certification Standards
American Forest Foundation Press Release The American Forest Foundation (AFF) today announced the release of its updated Standards of Sustainability for Forest Certification under the American Tree Farm System (ATFS).
Canfor Completes Phased Purchase Agreement of Beadles and Balfour Lumber Companies
Canfor Corporation Press Release Canfor Corporation (TSX:CFP) announced that, further to its news release issued August 1, 2014, the Company has completed the purchase agreement for the operating assets of
UGA Extension, Southern Regional Extension Forestry Create App for Foresters
UGA News Service Press Release Professional foresters have long relied on the 135-page “Service Forester’s Handbook” for on-the-go access to the formulas, facts and figures they need. The pocket-sized weather-resistant