American Tree Farm Inspections
The American Forest Foundation (AFF) is a nonprofit 501(C)(3)
conservation and education organization that strives to ensure the
sustainability of America's family forests for present and future
generations. The organization's vision is to create a future where North
American forests are sustained by the public which understands and
values the social, economic, and environmental benefits they provide to
our communities, our nation, and our world.
Benefits of ATFS membership
- Membership in a network of professionals and landowners who share your
commitment to sustainable forestry.
- Free professional advice from a forester during an initial inspection and
during a re-certification inspection every five years.
- Invitations to seminars, field days and workshops that can help you
achieve the goals you have set for your Tree Farm.
- ATFS recognized sign of sustainable forestry and other ATFS promotional
items.
- Opportunities, training and tools that will help you in your education
efforts about the benefits of sustainable forestry.
- Local, state and national information on legislation and other issues
affecting forest land owners.
- An annual convention where you can meet, share experiences and enjoy the
fellowship of Tree Farmers from across the country.
- The opportunity to be recognized by fellow landowners and forestry
professionals in local, state, regional and national Outstanding Tree
Farmer competition.
- A complimentary issue to Tree Farmer, the Guide to Sustaining America's
Family Forests magazine, the bi-monthly forest enhancement publication by
Tree Farmers for Free Farmers.
Itasca Woodland Services, Inc. has two certified Tree Farm Inspectors
serving northern Minnesota in the Park Rapids and Grand Rapids area. We
would be delighted to serve you by helping you get started in the Tree
Farm System, or by keeping you certified in the system by conducting
scheduled inspections.
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