N.C. Tree Farm Program, Inc.

The Cherokee Scout Reservation in Caswell County will host the N.C. Tree Farm Program’s 2022 Annual Meeting on May 14. Join us for either a morning or afternoon tour of the Scout Reservation, which was named 2019 N.C. Tree Farmer of the Year, to learn how to restore and maintain oak forests. During lunch we’ll recognize Tree Farm anniversaries and present Inspector of the Year and Tree Farmer of the Year awards.

Registration deadline is May 4. Learn more and REGISTER HERE.

Certification Standard 1:

Commitment to Practicing Sustainable Forestry

Landowner demonstrates commitment to forest health and sustainability by developing a forest management plan, implementing sustainable practices, and seeking opportunities to expand their knowledge and understanding of sustainable forest management.

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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 a regeneration harvest site and nonstocked areas where tree growing is consistent with land use practices and the landowner’s objectives.

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Certification Standard 4:

Air, Water and Soil Protection

Forest management practices maintain or enhance the ecosystems and ecosystem services provided by the forest, 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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