| Our mission - To promote the growing of
renewable forest resources on private lands while protecting
environmental benefits and increasing public understanding
of all benefits of productive forestry.
The American Tree Farm System® (ATFS), a program of the
American Forest Foundation's Center for Family Forests, is
committed to sustaining forests, watershed and healthy
habitats through the power of private stewardship.
Since 1941, ATFS has educated and recognized the
commitment of private family forest landowners in the United
States. Currently, ATFS has certified 24 million acres of
privately owned forestland and over 90,000 family forest
owners who are committed to excellence in forest
stewardship, in 46 states. Tree Farmers share a unique
commitment to protect wildlife habitat and watersheds, to
conserve soil and to provide recreation for their
communities while producing wood for America. These
individuals hold the key to the kinds of forests, forest
activities and forest resources future generations of
Americans will enjoy.
ATFS has established standards and guidelines for
property owners to meet to become a Certified Tree Farm.
Under these standards and guidelines, private forest owners
must develop a management plan based on strict environmental
standards and pass an inspection by an ATFS volunteer
forester every five years.
Water. Wildlife. Recreation. Wood. The four sides of the
Tree Farm sign tell the story of sustainable forestry ... a
thriving forestland that has clean water, a healthy wildlife
habitat and recreational opportunities. Our green and white
diamond shaped Tree Farm signs are widely recognized across
the country.
ATFS, dedicated to putting more good forestry on more
acres.
The American Forest Foundation (AFF) is a nonprofit
501(C)(3) conservation and education organization that
strives to ensure the sustainability of America’s family
forests for present and future generations. The
organization's vision is to create a future where North
American forests are sustained by the public which
understands and values the social, economic, and
environmental benefits they provide to our communities, our
nation, and our world.
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