Georgia Forestry Association

06/19/2026

⏰ Last Call for Hotel Reservations!

Today is the LAST DAY to book at the group rate for the 2026 GFA Annual Conference. Don't miss your chance to be in the center of all the networking, learning, and fun.

Visit our website and reserve your room before the deadline expires!

06/18/2026

Join us next week for our new quarterly 'Office Hours' — an informal, one-hour virtual session where landowners can drop in, ask questions, connect with the Landowner Outreach team, and hear updates on upcoming programs and events in their region.

No agenda. No presentations. Direct access to the people and resources available to help you make the most of your land.

Learn more:

This month, we’re launching quarterly Office Hours—an informal, one-hour virtual session where landowners can drop in, ask questions, connect with the Landowner Outreach team, and hear updates on…

06/08/2026

06/03/2026

JOIN US for the Live & Silent Auction again this year at GFA's Annual Conference in Jekyll Island - July 24-26!

WHY THIS MATTERS: This event helps generate support for forestry-focused environmental education, policy-supporting research, and market-based initiatives through the Georgia Forestry Foundation. Each donation directly supports GFF’s work on the ground - helping us connect communities across the state to one of Georgia's leading industries.

SHOWCASE YOUR SUPPORT: By participating in the auction, you can help strengthen our mission while promoting your business to 700+ industry leaders at the same time!

🗓️ SUBMISSION DEADLINE: July 20, 2026
📧 HOW TO DONATE: Email Glo Camacho - [email protected]
🎁 WHAT TO DONATE?

» Exclusive Experiences: Hunting & fishing trips, VIP tours, vacation rentals
» Premium Gear: Guns, knives, golf & outdoor equipment
» Sports & Entertainment: Autographed memorabilia, event tickets
» Unique Art & Handcrafted Items: Woodwork, jewelry, locally made art
» Gift Certificates: Retail, restaurants, hotels (suggested expiration of at least one year)

⭐Big-ticket items ($1,000+) may be featured in the Live Auction during Saturday’s Awards Banquet!

To learn more about the GFA Annual Conference, click the link in our bio or visit gfagrow.org/annualconference

05/28/2026

Join us for the Sand Gnat Classic Golf Tournament on Friday, June 24, sponsored by ArborGen

The tournament will take place on the Great Dunes Course at Jekyll Island Golf Club for a one-of-a-kind journey through a wide-open, natural maritime forest. With limited capacity, be sure to register today for the chance to be this year's winning team!

Want to Promote Your Business? Sponsor a hole to create a lasting impression with players as they tee off on the highly anticipated new course. Contact [email protected] to take advantage of this opportunity today!

Register this add-on today: https://gfagrow.org/annualconference/registration

05/12/2026

Georgia Forestry Commission reports that the burn ban has been lifted in all counties.

Read more here: https://gatrees.org/current-wildfire-information-and-resources/

Note: This page is under active construction and new information will continue to be added.

05/08/2026

"This is a critical piece of legislation for Georgia's top ranked forestry industry." - Gov. Brian Kemp🌲

Hear from Governor Brian Kemp as he discusses the importance of HB 134, the Keep Georgia Forested Act for Georgia’s forestry industry.

05/06/2026

We were proud to host Governor Brian Kemp, Speaker Jon Burns, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper and other state leaders at the Georgia Forestry Association office for the signing of key agriculture and forestry legislation.

These bills reinforce the importance of our state’s #1 industry—supporting landowners, strengthening forest markets, and ensuring a sustainable future for Georgia’s forests.

Grateful for the leadership and partnership that supports our forests and the communities that depend on them.

Read more: https://gfagrow.org/governor-kemp-signs-key-forestry-legislation-at-gfa-headquarters/

05/03/2026

'A Night to Celebrate Forestry' - cohosted with Florida Forestry Association.

Last night, we had a great time bringing Georgia and Florida together to celebrate forestry.

Healthy forest markets are critical to long-term conservation—and sustaining the forests we value will take continued partnership and shared commitment across our region.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening a success.

05/01/2026

Wildfires. Drought. Economic strain.

Georgia’s forestry communities are on the front lines and what’s happening now affects every corner of our state.

From the smoke seen in Atlanta to the impacts felt in rural communities, this moment matters.

Our President & CEO shares what’s happening, what’s at stake, and what comes next.

👉 Read the full op-ed: https://tinyurl.com/5asbaur9