Network News: Inspectors Archive  filter by date: March 2008

Introducing our 2007 Tree Farm Inspectors of the Year!

National Winner: Mike Older, Alabama.

Mike has been an active member of the Alabama Tree Farm Committee since the early 1990’s

Regional Winners:

Mike Kay, Maryland- Northeastern Region

Ryan Dawson, Missouri- North Central Region

EverettYoung, Montana- Western Region

 

2008 Required Sample Reinspections Overview

2008 Required Sample Reinspections Overview

In 2006 ATFS transitioned from a five year reinspection cycle to a statistically valid sample. The sample was initiated to reduce the workload in the states and still meet our internal monitoring needs. The sample measures conformance to the AFF Standard.

New Tree Farm Sign Available!

New Tree Farm Sign Available! 

By now you may have seen or heard about the new ‘Certified Family Forest’ sign that has been made available for distribution. 

Special thanks to our Regional Tree Farmer of the Year Volunteer Inspecting Judges!

Special thanks to our Regional Tree Farmer of the Year Volunteer Inspecting Judges!

Now Available- ATFS Online Verification Database

Sign up for the ATFS Online Verification Database Today

The certification verification system is designed so that users may log in with an ATFS issued password, enter specific data about the tract in question, and then receive a real-time reply regarding its certification status (i.e., Certified, Not Certified, Not In System). This is a fee-based system; subscriber fees are based on wood volume and divided into production facility categories.

2008 National Tree Farm Leadership Conference Met in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

2008 National Tree Farm Leadership Conference Met in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

The annual two and a half day meeting of ATFS volunteers provides the opportunity for volunteers, leaders, and staff to discuss issues, trends, and new policies that may impact the program at the state and local level in upcoming years.

American Forest Foundation (AFF) Standards to Undergo Review in 2008

In 2008, the 2004-2008 AFF Standards for Sustainability for Forest Certification will undergo review. The AFF Board of Trustees will convene an Independent Standards Review Panel (ISRP), representing a cross-section of forestry community leaders with a stake in the American Tree Farm System and sincere interest in forest sustainability on small private forest ownerships in the United States. The Board of Trustees will publicly announce the convening of the ISRP and the names of ISRP members.

Stumped Spring 2008

Answers to Inspectors’ Most Frequently Asked Questions

Q:With the implementation of the required sample, I’ve been assigned an inspection for a property I have recently inspected. Is an over-the-phone recertification acceptable?

Q:I know somebody who'd like to become a Tree Farm inspector. Who do I refer them to?

Q:As a member of ATFS, is a landowner required to cut trees?