Forestry Matters
In Georgia, privately-owned, working forests cover two-thirds of the state at more than 22 million acres. These forests are managed by private landowners who steward the economic and environmental benefits provided to all Georgia citizens.
17 billion
m³ avoided water runoff
18 million
tons of carbon absorbed
147,000+
jobs provided
Support Working Forests Every Mile
You can now show your love for working forests with the Georgia Forestry Foundation license plate. For each plate that is purchased, the Foundation receives $20. Learn more and get your plate today!
Sustainably Managed, Working Forests
When most people think about forests, they picture shady groves or state parks. But in Georgia, it's working forests that cover the majority of the land area in the state. These forests are planted, harvested and replanted, providing millions of Georgians with resources they depend on every day.
Mission & Vision
Covering two-thirds of Georgia, working forests are a vital part of our economic, environmental and cultural ecosystem. That’s why we’re committed to raising up the next generation of forestry advocates who will protect those trees and the jobs they support. And by arming these current and future leaders with the facts, we empower them to spread this message – Georgia’s wellbeing is rooted in thriving forests.
Connecting Georgia to its Roots
Georgia Forestry Foundation’s focus is to conserve our working forests and their benefits while providing educational opportunities to Georgia students and delivering long-term environmental and economic benefits throughout the state.
Latest News & Information
Stay informed on the latest projects and initiatives of the Georgia Forestry Foundation.
Leaders & Collaborators
Protecting forestry in Georgia isn’t just the mission of our organization. It’s a responsibility we share with our ecosystem of advocates and supporters.
Leadership
The leaders who champion our mission every day.
Andres Villegas
President & CEO
andres@gfagrow.org
Matt Hestad
Communications
matt@gfagrow.org
Alan Mothner
Fundraising & Development
alan@hlstrategy.com
Brady Hummel
Education
brady@hlstrategy.com
Board of Trustees
The day-to-day leaders and trusted advisors who are stewarding our growth.
Ken Stewart
Chairman
Georgia Institute of Technology (Retired)
Dr. Johnny Bembry
Landowner
Larry Fudge
The Langdale Company
Mac Peden
Landowner
Lee Rhodes
Rhodes Land & Timber
Wesley Langdale
Vice Chairman
Landowner
Dr. Lindsay Boring
J.W. Jones Ecological Research Center at Ichauway (Retired)
Allen Gudenrath
Morgan Stanley
Robert Pollard
Pollard Lumber Company
Tiffanie Starr
Timberland Investment Resources
Hugh Thompson
Pierce Timber
Jimmy Allen
Treasurer
Pike Creek Turf Farms, Inc.
Lee Dickey
Dickey Farms
John Mulcahey
Georgia-Pacific
Cliff Pyron
Georgia Ports Authority
Ben Vaughn
Attorney
Partners
Organizations who support our mission of connecting Georgia to its roots.













