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Georgia is one of the leading states for forestry, ranking first in annual harvest volume and the export of forest products. But a recent rash of paper mill closures coming on the heels of Hurricane Helene, which decimated trees across much of Georgia in 2024, has brought the industry to a crisis point.
Last week, in the final days of Georgia’s legislative session, lawmakers passed several bills to try to help.
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