William McCommons
MFR (May 2026), Forest Business
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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.
