N.C. Tree Farm Program, Inc.

What’s Happening in September

Our September E-newsletter highlights a certified Tree Farm that’s been under the same ownership for more than a century, provides information on upcoming educational webinars and offers guidance on ATFS Standard 3. Learn about funding available for Tree Farm certification too!

Certification Standard 1:

Commitment to Practicing Sustainable Forestry

Landowner demonstrates commitment to forest health and sustainability by developing a forest management plan and implementing sustainable practices.

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Certification Standard 2:

Compliance With Laws

Forest-management activities comply with all relevant federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances.

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Certification Standard 3:

Reforestation and Afforestion

Landowner completes timely restocking of desired species of trees on harvested sites and nonstocked areas where tree growing is consistent with land-use practices and landowner’s objectives.

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Certification Standard 4:

Air, Water and Soil Protection

Forest-management practices maintain or enhance the environment and ecosystems, including air, water, soil and site quality.

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Certification Standard 5:

Fish, Wildlife, Biodiversity and Forest Health

Forest-management activities contribute to the conservation of biodiversity. Standard 5 addresses Forests of Recognized Importance.

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Certification Standard 6:

Forest Aesthetics

Forest-management activities recognize the value of forest aesthetics.

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Certification Standard 7:

Protect Special Sites

Special sites are managed in ways that recognize their unique historical, archaeological, cultural, geological, biological or ecological characteristics.

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