Meet Henry Cozart, an MFR in Forest Business graduate student at the Langdale Center for Forest Business. With a strong undergraduate foundation in forestry and business, Henry is focused on sharpening his technical expertise in graduate school and building meaningful relationships with the UGA alumni network and industry partners. Henry’s plan is to pursue a career at timberland investment management organization, where he hopes help address key challenges facing the industry. This summer, Henry will take a major step toward that goal as an investment intern with Domain Timber Advisors.
Archive for 2026
04.23.2026
New Research Confirms that Wood Pellet Feedstock Harvesting Adheres to Best Management Practices
A common question in our timber industry is whether the rising demand for wood pellets impacts our soils and water quality differently than traditional pulpwood harvesting. A recent study in the Journal of Soil and Water Conservation (Bays et al., 2026) led by the Center for Forest Business evaluated BMP effectiveness for pellet harvests at 75 sites across the SE Coastal Plain. The study confirmed that our current forestry BMPs are sufficient to protect our natural resources and that the southeastern US wood pellet industry is operating sustainably within established environmental frameworks.
04.17.2026
UGA Students Participate in Forest Resources Association Fly-In
Graduate students Branch Burns and Jack Miscall from the Center for Forest Business recently represented the University of Georgia at the Forest Resources Association (FRA) Fly-In in Washington, D.C.. This experience provided direct exposure to federal decision-making, where students engaged in policy briefings and met with congressional representatives to discuss the critical legislative priorities of the forest products sector. The experience reinforced that successful industry leadership requires not just technical expertise, but the ability to communicate complex policy issues clearly and directly to decision-makers.
04.09.2026
Dr. Chad Bolding named Associate Dean for Research
Dr. Chad Bolding, the Langdale Endowed Chair in Forest Business at the Langdale Center for Forest Business, has been named the Associate Dean for Research for the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. Bolding brings extensive experience in forest operations, supply chain management, and sustainability research. In his new role, he will help expand Warnell’s research enterprise, strengthen partnerships, and support faculty, staff, and students in advancing impactful scholarship.
03.10.2026
Nicki Price has built an impressive career at the intersection of forestry, finance, and long-term land stewardship. After earning her undergraduate degree in Wildlife, she completed her MFR in Forest Business at UGA, where she discovered a passion for timberland investment and the broader strategic side of forest ownership. Although she once envisioned a boots-on-the-ground procurement career, the MFR program and business coursework shifted her path. Nicki credits her time at Warnell and the Terry College of Business with helping her bridge forestry and finance in a way that translated directly to real-world decision-making. Today, Nicki serves as the U.S. Country Portfolio Manager for Ingka Investments, managing timberland assets and supporting a sustainability-focused approach to forest ownership.
03.02.2026
Students Attend FLA Forest Policy Institute in Washington DC
This February, forestry students Emma Dunn and Liam Reid represented UGA at the Forest Landowners Association’s Forest Policy Fly-In in Washington, D.C. The experience provided an inside look at how federal forest policy is shaped and how its outcomes influence private landowners, investors, and the broader forestry sector. The students met with members of Congress, including Representative Buddy Carter, Senator Jon Ossoff, and Representative Bruce Westerman, along with congressional and federal agency staff to discuss forestry’s role in rural economies, supply chain resilience, and long‑term land stewardship.
02.19.2026
Student Spotlight: Will McCommons
Will McCommons, a second-year Master of Forest Resources student from Greensboro, GA, has built his career path on a lifelong connection to the woods, one that began with days spent learning from his grandfather, who worked in the lumber industry. After earning his BSFR at UGA, Will returned to Warnell to earn his MFR in Forest Business to deepen his understanding of the business side of forestry. He credits the program with broadening his perspective on how the industry operates and opening new career opportunities.
01.15.2026
Balancing Risk and Reward: Fertilization Decisions in Timberland Investments
Timberland management is a long-term investment shaped by biological growth, market dynamics, and strategic decisions. One silviculture option, fertilization stands out as a key treatment with the potential to enhance productivity and financial returns. However, Dr. Bruno da Silva and fellow researchers from the Center for Forest Business found that fertilization outcomes are uncertain, and this uncertainty complicates decision-making for landowners and investors.
01.06.2026
Alumni Spotlight: Chance Loeffler
Chance Loeffler is an alumnus of the Master of Forest Resources (MFR) program at the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources and currently serves as a forester with Larson & McGowin. Through his work, Chance supports a diverse range of landowners and investors, applying the technical, analytical, and professional skills he developed during his time in the MFR program.
