On July 7, the House Labor, Health and Human Services Subcommittee approved its Fyscal Year 2017 funding bill, including favorable provisions affecting the H-2B visa program, on which reforestation contractors
Department of Revenue Issues GATE Program Policy Bulletin
Following the conclusion of the 2016 Legislative Session on March 24, the Department of Revenue issued a new Policy Bulletin that provides guidance on the use and enforcement of the
Georgia Tree Farm Program Holds 2016 Field Day
This year, the Georgia Tree Farm Program (GATF) celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the American Tree Farm System (ATFS) and the many accomplishments of the Georgia program by hosting a
Georgia Forestry Association Sends Nine Emerging Leaders to Premiere Leadership in Atlanta
On May 6, nine members the Georgia Forestry Association’s (GFA) Emerging Leaders (EL) attended the 2016 Leadercast event to gain training and knowledge from experts in leadership and management. Leadercast
Update: Georgia DNR Law Enforcement Division Consolidation, Fall Hunting Seasons
In 2013, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) created a new Law Enforcement Division to consolidate the law enforcement and public safety activities previously performed by various DNR divisions. DNR
Capitol Forestry Report: Forestry Initiatives Get ‘Thumbs Up’ From Georgia Lawmakers
Once again the state legislature was responsive to the forestry community’s legislative proposals resulting in another successful session of the Georgia General Assembly as adjournment arrived late on April