GaTech Students Build a Case for Mass Timber
Through Georgia Tech’s Fellows and Ambassadors program, a group of students prepared a white paper promoting the benefits of mass timber construction. Using Jamestown…
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Webinar Introducing FREE EOPA Certification for Georgia Students
The Georgia Forestry Foundation has partnered with ForestryWorks to provide high school students with the opportunity to complete end of pathway assessments and earn career-ready Forestry Certification…
GFF Mass Timber Accelerator Awards $75,000 in Funding to Active Projects
The Georgia Forestry Foundation, in partnership with the USDA Forest Service and the Softwood Lumber Board recently awarded the first cohort of the Georgia Mass…
GFF Educational Program Wins Emmy
This past June, Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Education team accepted an award at the Southeast Regional Emmy’s in the category of Outstanding Long Form Content for…
Selected Mass Timber Accelerator Projects Drive Sustainable Growth
FORSYTH, GA – OCT. 30, 2024 The Georgia Forestry Foundation, in partnership with the USDA Forest Service and the Softwood Lumber Board (SLB), is pleased…
Dr. Marcus Pollard of Covington, Ga. Named 2024 Forestry Teacher of the Year
Every year the Georgia Forestry Foundation (GFF), in partnership with Huber Engineered Woods, recognizes a classroom educator who has demonstrated exceptional dedication in teaching students…
Matt Hestad Promoted to Sr. Vice President of the Georgia Forestry Foundation
Longtime Georgia Forestry Association and Foundation leader and communicator Matt Hestad has been promoted to serve as Sr. Vice President. In his new role, Matt…
Georgia Forestry Foundation, Georgia Audubon And Orbis, Inc. Join Forces to Launch Georgia Bird Bookings
(AUGUST 7, 2023) FORSYTH, GA- The Georgia Forestry Foundation, in partnership with Georgia Audubon and Orbis, Inc., recently announced the launch of Georgia Bird Bookings…
Creating a Sustained Forestry Workforce Pipeline
Thanks to our state’s plentiful natural resources, strong infrastructure and business friendly climate, Georgia’s economy has continued to grow, and it is well recognized as…
2022 GFA Annual Conference Drives Support for Georgia Forestry Foundation
The Georgia Forestry Foundation grew its influence at this year’s GFA Annual Conference on Jekyll Island (July 29-31, 2022). GFF lead the silent and live…
