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ATFS Announces 2013 Regional Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year
May 21, 2013
ATFS has announced the 2013 Regional Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year, an annual sustainable forestry honor sponsored by STIHL, Inc.Read More >
Idaho Forest Group Establishes Financial Preference for ATFS Certified Wood
May 7, 2013
Idaho Forest Group, a family-owned forest products company, has announced a supply chain preference and financial premium for American Tree Farm SystemŽ (ATFS) certified wood.Read More >
MeadWestvaco Supports Forest Certification through Preference for ATFS Wood
April 4, 2013
One of the world's foremost packaging companies, MeadWestvaco Corporation, has announced a supply chain preference for certified material sourced from the American Tree Farm SystemŽ (ATFS). Read More >
ATFS Announces Finalists for 2013 Regional Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year Awards
March 12, 2013
Every year, ATFS inspecting foresters and state committees nominate certified Tree Farmers whose conservation efforts, outreach efforts to their community, and advocacy for sustainable forest management exceed expectations. We are thrilled to announce the eight finalists for 2013.  Read More >
ATFS Recognizes Andrew Fast with 2013 National Leadership Award
February 20, 2013
Andrew Fast of the New Hampshire Tree Farm Committee is the recipient of the American Tree Farm SystemŽ (ATFS) 2013 National Leadership Award.Read More >
LEED Misses Mark on Forest Conservation and Promoting Green BuildingOctober 25, 2012

Read CEO Tom Martin's letter to the editors of USA Today in response to an article about green building ("In U.S. building industry, is it too easy to be green?").

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Amy Yambor to Pass ATFS Operations Manager Torch to Sara AnrrichOctober 16, 2012

On October 19, Amy Yambor will begin working for the Wildlife Conservation Society in New York City. After nearly seven years of dedicated service to the American Tree Farm System, Amy leaves us in good hands as she passes the torch to Sara Anrrich who has been promoted effective October 22.

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Texas Forestry Association Announces Outstanding Tree FarmersNovember 3, 2011

Lufkin, Texas -The Texas Forestry Association recently named Dr. Jerry and Mary Marcontell the 2012 Texas Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year for the excellent management of their Tree Farm in Liberty County. Tom Martin, CEO of the American Tree Farm System made the announcement at Texas Forestry Association's Annual Convention on October 20th in Galveston.

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New USDA Study: Wood is the Greenest Green Building MaterialSeptember 29, 2011

Washington, D.C. – The American Forest Foundation (AFF), the parent organization of the American Tree Farm System, today welcomed a new study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) showing that wood is truly the green building material, with environmental benefits that dwarf other common building materials.

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