Family Forest Transition Seminar

RSVP for FRC’s Family Forest Transition Seminar

2026 GFA Annual Conference | Friday, July 24, 2026 from 9:00-11:00 AM

Every family forest owner faces the challenge of managing a family forest business through the next generational transition. The question is how that will happen…Will you do it proactively or reactively? Join FRC’s “Family Forest Business Transition Seminar” to begin the conversation for your family at the 2026 GFA Annual Conference.

Studies show that family businesses in transition have a 30% probability of successful transfer to the 2nd generation, a 10 to 15% probability of successful transfer to the 3rd generation, and less than a 5% probability of successful transfer to the 4th generation. While the transfer of the forestland asset is relatively simple; issues begin to arise, and transitions fail, when there are people involved. Generational transfer of the ethic, the legacy, and other values is much more difficult. In this session, we will introduce the main issues and questions to consider – and share some illustrative examples and pitfalls to avoid.

Who: David Foil
When: Friday, July 24, 2026 from 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Where: 2026 GFA Annual Conference @ Jekyll Island Convention Center
Cost: Free to registered conference attendees (limited to 25 participants – first come, first serve)

About the speaker:

David Foil

David Foil recently stepped away from his role as company President and Board Chairman of Forest Resource Consultants after serving in the position for twenty years. He continues to provide real estate and consulting services and assists with FRC’s business development efforts. David draws on his decades of experience working with families and private landowners to provide invaluable advice to clients.

David is a member of the Association of Consulting Foresters and is a licensed Forester and Real Estate Broker in multiple southern states. David is a member of the Board of Directors for the Georgia Forestry Association and the Forest Landowner’s Association. He previously served as President of the Georgia Forestry Association, the Georgia Chapter of the Association of Consulting Foresters, and is a former Trustee with the Georgia Forestry Foundation. Prior to beginning his professional career, David obtained a Bachelor of Science in Forest Management from Clemson University.