Senate study committee adopts report backing state support for forestry innovation

Nov 7, 2024

The Senate Advancing Forest Innovation in Georgia study committee voted unanimously to accept a final report recommending coordinated marketing to attract sustainable aviation fuel and mass timber manufacturers, funding for Georgia-based forestry research, and a formal study of the pulp and paper sector.

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The Senate Advancing Forest Innovation in Georgia study committee voted to accept its final report and recommendations, Chair John Kennedy said at the close of the committee meeting. The motion to accept the report "as a draft" was moved by Senator Frank Ginn and seconded by Majority Leader Steve Gooch; the chair called for a voice vote and recorded no opposition.

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