The Georgia Chamber recently held a panel discussion titled Innovations in Georgia Forestry, highlighting how businesses across the state are engaging with the forestry sector and the broader economic implications of these efforts.
The session, led by Burt Fealing, Executive Vice President of Southwire Company, LLC, featured insights from industry leaders: John Mulcahy, Senior Vice President at Georgia-Pacific; Matt Hestad, Senior Vice President of the Georgia Forestry Association; and Katie Childers, Director of State and Local Government Affairs at Delta Air Lines.
Together, the panelists explored new and evolving opportunities within Georgia’s forestry landscape, sharing how organizations like Georgia-Pacific are integrating forestry-related elements into their operations and long-term planning.
Georgia-Pacific emphasized its commitment to improving lives by delivering essential products and services in a responsible manner. The company focuses on sustainability by carefully managing resources, understanding its environmental footprint, and pursuing innovative approaches to reduce it.