Did you know? Georgia plants around 200 to 300 MILLION trees each season! This allows us to have a direct connection to our landowners and leaders in our state. Become a member today to find out how you can get involved with GFA.

GFA connected with members of the House Natural Resources Committee to tour the 619 Ponce Mass Timber Building. 🌲 Thanks to our partnership with Jamestown and Ponce City Market for making this event possible. To learn more about 619 Ponce visit seedlingtosolutions.org

GFA 2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & FORESTRY EXPO
📅 August 9-11
📍 Savannah, Georgia

Registration and sponsorship information dropping next Friday: gfagrow.org/annualconferen…

Join the fun with Minecraft in Georgia! Register for @NASEF Farmcraft® 2024 to explore agriculture through trees and #masstimber building 🌲🪵🛠️ Sign up by March 12 at GPB.org/GA-Farmcraft #esports #education GPB Education

A great day highlighting the people and businesses that keep Georgia's forestry economy moving while stewarding our state's 22M acres of timberland. Thanks to Tyler Harper JonBurnsGA Burt Jones Brian Kemp WATCH: youtu.be/EEZPPDymKuU #gapol #gaforestswork

Honored to be with Georgia Forestry Association tonight. Georgia is the number one timber industry state in the nation, and we will do everything we can to keep it that way. #gapol

GFA was saddened to hear of the recent passing of Rep. Richard Smith of Columbus. A true statesman and supporter of our state's working forests, Rep. Smith was a steady leader in the House, serving as Rules Chairman for 20 years. #gapol #georgiaforestry

We had a chance to visit with the Rural Caucus this week and ask: what’s your favorite forest product? Thankful for all the leadership from our state’s rural legislators! Sam Watson Debbie Buckner #gapol #gaforestswork

Excited to introduce Olivia Sanders to support our policy research efforts during the 2024 session. Her strong connection to the forestry community brings valuable insight to our team. Let's continue to grow together! #gaforestswork #letsgrow #gapol

Don't miss out on the Forestry Day at the Capitol in Atlanta on Feb. 5-6, 2024! Gain valuable insights from industry experts and network with Georgia's top elected officials. Register now for this must-attend event: gfagrow.org/forestryday/re…

GFA's Government Affairs team is at the Capitol every day during the Legislative Session, advocating for policies that add bottom-line value back to the forestry supply chain. Learn more about becoming a member today: gfagrow.org #gapol #gaforestswork #letsgrow

On Friday, GFA leadership was thankful for the opportunity to meet with Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, Sen. John Kennedy and Sen. Sam Watson to discuss the 2024 Session and policies important to #workingforests #gapol #gaforestswork Burt Jones, John F. Kennedy, Sam Watson

ICYMI: The latest version of the Georgia Forestry Magazine is online! digital-editions.todaymediacustom.com/georgia-forest…

📸 On the Cover: The tree canopy of Cloudland Canyon State Park in Northwest Georgia just outside of the town of Trenton.

🎄🎄 We love to see this! #1forestrystate

GFA sat down with Georgia's Democratic Legislators on Nov. 13 to discuss the significance of forestry in our state. Thanks to our partnership with Jamestown LP and Ponce City Market, they got to experience firsthand 619 Ponce, the first-ever locally grown mass timber building.

Congratulations to Joe Hopkins, recipient of the prestigious Wise Owl Award from the Georgia Forestry Association! Through his tireless dedication, Joe has championed healthy markets for forest products, private property rights for landowners, and sensible taxes and regulations.

Grateful to recently be a part of the Forest Resources Association (FRA) Fly-In in Washington D.C. Special thanks to Jon Ossoff, Sanford Bishop, Jr., @RickAllen, Congressman Drew Ferguson, buddycarter, Congressman Rep. David Scott, and Mike Collins for championing forest policy. #gaforestswork #gapol

Georgia has been ranked as the No. 1 State for Business for the 10th consecutive year! Georgia's leadership in creating a strong business environment has supported our state's $41.3 billion forestry sector, making Georgia the No. 1 Forestry State: bit.ly/48QX54g #gapol

Mark your calendar for the upcoming Regional Meetings
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🌲Oct. 12 - Appling, GA
🌲Oct. 19 - Valdosta, GA
🌲Oct. 26 - Albany, GA
🌲Nov. 2 - Carrollton, GA

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Georgia's forests are not simply natural gifts, they are the result of dedicated stewards like Ms. Claire Lee and Shelton Land Company, recipients of the 2023 Tree Farmer of the Year award! 👏🌳 #treefarm #gaforestswork #workingforests Learn more: sheltonland.com