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AJC Column: Georgia’s attributes good match for lumber producer
For more than 10 years, Interfor has been systematically acquiring and upgrading mills to position itself as one of the world’s largest lumber providers. Today, we have lumber operations in British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and, most recently, Georgia.
AJC Column: Family forests critical to emissions reductions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently held public hearings in Atlanta on the agency’s proposal to curb power plant carbon dioxide emissions.
LaHood to Legislators: “Get a Litte Courage”
Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood urged Georgia lawmakers Tuesday to “get a little courage” and raise the state’s motor fuel tax.
Landowners, Timber Harvesters Crowd Meriwether Commission Work Session
More than sixty timberland owners, wood dealers and loggers overflowed into the lobby of the Meriwether County Commission’s Boardroom where timber harvesting, road damage and unreported harvests were the topics du jour.
The Advocate Newsletter: August, 2014
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Market-Wired: Canfor Purchases Mills From Balfour/Beadles Lumber
Canfor Corporation (TSX:CFP) is pleased to announce the purchase of the operating assets of Balfour Lumber Company and Beadles Lumber Company.
Growing Georgia: Southern Timber Could Hit New High by 2017
In an economy that has been as unpredictable as the World Cup, a classic contender may become the reigning champion. Given current conditions in both the U.S. and overseas, the next 10 years could very well be the “decade of forestry.”
Forest Landowners Association: Did you know the Northern Long Eared Bat’s critical habitat covers 39 States?
The Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to list the Northern Long-Eared bat (NLEB) as an endangered species protected under the Endangered Species Act.