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understand firsthand the importance of the forestry industry and how many Georgians’ lives center on its success. I look forward to being an effective ally of the Georgia Forestry Association as your next Attorney General.
In my time serving as a State Senator, I supported several policies that have advanced the forestry sector and contributed to its rapid development in recent years. For example, I was proud to support HB 897, which improved
the logistical efficiency of harvesting operations around the state. As our next Attorney General, I will step into
a new role where I can contribute to
the growth of the forestry industry in different ways. First, I am committed to ensuring that Georgia’s environment and habitats remain hospitable for the forest industry. This includes enforcing appropriate environmental regulations and holding polluters accountable
if they threaten the health of our forests. Additionally, I am committed to protecting the property rights of
all Georgians. Over 90% of Georgia’s forested acres are privately owned, and the government and law enforcement must do their part to ensure that these lands are not exploited by those who do not own them.
Georgia’s Attorney General plays an essential role in protecting the environ- ment and the rights of all Georgians, and I look forward to being a strong partner to the Georgia Forestry Association.
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TYLER HARPER
Republican for Agriculture Commissioner
As a seventh-generation farmer who has a timber production on my farm, I know firsthand how vitally important the forest industry is not just to agriculture as a whole, but the entire economic output of our state. As the #1 forestry state in the nation and one of the largest drivers of our state’s #1 industry, our forests and our timber
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