N.C. Tree Farm Program, Inc.

Upcoming ForestHer NC Workshops

Join us for these workshops that will teach you how to enjoy and protect your woodlands. Each one will be held (virtually) from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. EST, with an optional half hour afterward for discussion. Click on the preferred date to register.

May 13 — Non-timber income & agritourism
June 10 — Forest certification & cost-share programs
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

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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