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This resolution commends the H. G. Yeomans III Family Trust for being named the 2024 Georgia Tree Farmer of the Year by the Georgia Forestry Association, recognizing their exceptional forest management and sustainable land stewardship. The Yeomans family, with a farm established in the 1700s that has grown from 275 to 2,300 acres, was honored through the American Tree Farm System for their outstanding forestry practices that support wildlife, wood production, water conservation, and recreational opportunities. Their logging business, Yeomans Wood and Timber, is praised for implementing sustainable practices like prescribed fire, native longleaf pine restoration, wildlife habitat preservation, and environmentally friendly road construction. The resolution highlights their additional efforts, such as creating custom deer stands for physically disabled outdoor enthusiasts and repurposing reclaimed materials for educational and family events. The House of Representatives officially congratulates the Yeomans family and directs the House Clerk to provide them with an official copy of the resolution, acknowledging their significant contributions to responsible land management and conservation.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70150