N.C. Tree Farm Program, Inc.

Upcoming ForestHer NC Workshops

Join us for the last webinar of this year’s workshop series. It will be held (virtually) from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. EST, with an optional half hour afterward for discussion. Click on the date to register.

July 18 — Property taxes & estate planning

Watch the recordings of previous workshops.

Enjoying Your Woods: Nature Photography
Enjoying Your Woods: Aesthetic Forestry and Trail Building
Enjoying Your Woods Safely & Citizen Science Projects
Protecting Your Woods: Trespassing, Landowner Protection Act, Recreational Leases & More
Non-timber Income & Agritourism
Forest Certification & Cost-share Programs

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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