For the first time in United States history, the Speaker of the House of Representatives has been voted out of his post, just days after Congress averted a government shutdown
State and Federal Forestry Policy Update
Advocacy at the local, state and federal level is a primary function for adding bottom line value to Georgia Forestry Association members. The following provides a high-level update on the
Georgia Forestry Association Welcomes Jake Matthews as Vice President of Government Affairs
The Georgia Forestry Association is excited to be expanding its advocacy team with the recent addition of Mr. Jake Matthews as Vice President of Government Affairs, starting on Sept. 5,
Georgia Department of Transportation Restricts Access to 733 Bridges Across Georgia
Under a new Georgia law following the passage of House Bill 189, the allowable weight limit for trucks hauling forestry and other agricultural products is now 88,000 lbs. However, the
Natural Disaster Response Guide: Considerations for Forest Landowners
Georgia Forestry Association members are encouraged to take caution as Hurricane Idalia travels across the southern part of the state (track the storm here). Hurricanes can leave lasting impacts for
Department of Revenue Revised Qualified Timberland Appraisal Manual Causes Concern for Forest Landowners
The Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) recently proposed this year’s Qualified Timberland Property (QTP) Appraisal Manual that included updates to the table of per-acre values of commercial timberland, determined by
Georgia Forestry Magazine Highlights Mass Timber & Forestland Tax Program Success
Georgia Forestry Association members receive Georgia Forestry Magazine four times per year. The magazine brings together writers and leaders from the Georgia Forestry Association, Georgia Forestry Commission and Georgia Sustainable Forestry Initiative,
GFA Market Minute with Amanda Lang of Forisk Consulting
Landowners and harvest and haul operations across the state have been feeling a pinch on small diameter logs due to market dynamics impacting the pulp and paper market in the
Update on Federal Forest Policy Issues
The Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) provides members with a direct connection to federal-level policy and regulatory affairs by connecting regularly with Georgia’s Congressional Delegation and by working through partners such