A legislative study committee recently recommended that the state actively promote sustainable aviation fuel and mass timber construction to help the struggling timber industry in Georgia. Despite being the top state for forestry in the country, the industry is facing challenges due to shrinking demand and oversupply. Sustainable aviation fuel, which can reduce greenhouse gas emissions significantly, is seen as a promising market for the industry. The European Union has mandated the use of SAF in commercial aircraft by 2030. The committee also recommended supporting a Georgia-based research facility to develop innovative forestry markets, including SAF. Additionally, the use of mass timber in construction as an alternative to concrete and steel was suggested. The report also calls for a study to promote the pulp-and-paper industry and identify burdensome regulations hurting the timber industry. The recommendations will be considered by the full Senate in 2025.