University of Georgia

Thomas Harden

Thomas Harden
Thomas Harden

MFR (May 2026), Forest Business

MFR (May 2026), Forest Business

Additional Degrees:

  • BS Economics, 2024 (Georgia College and State University)

Prior Work Experience: 

  • Forest Intern, Larson & McGowin; Mobile, AL (Summer 2025)
  • Deckhand, Russian River Ferry-Cooper Landing; AK (Summer 2021 and 2023)
  • Program Director, Athens Y Camp; Tallulah Falls, GA (Summer 2020 and 2022)
  • Recreational Assistant, Commerce Rec Department; Commerce, GA (2018 – 2020)
  • Forestry Technician, Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources; Athens, GA (Summer 2018)
Thomas Harden
Thomas Harden

MFR (May 2026), Forest Business

News & Announcements

Forest Landowners Association Forest Policy Institute

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.

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Forestry student with turkey

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.

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Pellet feedstock

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.

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