Inspector's Corner

Who are Tree Farm Inspectors?

We are the more than 4,000 volunteer forester and natural resource professionals who volunteer as ATFS Tree Farm Inspectors. We are trained in the methods and guidelines of ATFS. We are strong supporters of ATFS . . . the eyes, the ears, and the hands of the program. We believe in the ATFS mission and values. You can put your expertise to work- VOLUNTEER to become an ATFS Certified Tree Farm Inspector!  For more information on how to become an inspector, contact your state's ATFS representative, located under the Searchable Map section of this website.

Interested in becoming a Tree Farm Inspector?  Click here to view the qualifications.

Need to take the Online Inspector Refresher Course?  Click here for more info.

We want your feedback! Please participate in our 2009 Inspecting Forester Survey

Tree Farm Certification Standards

Click here to view the standards by which our Tree Farm Inspectors evaluate properties within the American Tree Farm System.

Awards and Nominations

Do you know a Tree Farm Inspector that deserves recognition for their efforts?  Nominate them for one of the awards listed below!  Click on the award name to access a nomination form.

Wesley R. Meier Outstanding National Tree Farm Inspector of the Year - Guidelines

Tree Farm Field Leadership Award Guidelines and nomination form

NASF Sustained Excellence Award

Sightline: The Newsletter for ATFS Inspectors

Sightline is the newsletter for volunteer ATFS Inspectors that captures news, reports, tips and issues affecting the American Tree Farm System. Send an email to inspectors@forestfoundation.org to receive Sightline. Past Issues are archived online.

Sightline Express

Sightline Express is the monthly e-newsletter that is send to ATFS inspectors. If you are interested in receiving this e-newsletter, send an email to inspectors@forestfoundation.org.

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