N.C. Tree Farm Program, Inc.

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Our July E-newsletter provides tips on preparing your Tree Farm for hurricane season and guidance on ATFS Standard 1. Learn about funding available for Tree Farm certification too! (Photo by Babs Highfill)

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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