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2016 Third Party Assessment Underway

The 2016 third-party assessment with PriceWaterhouseCoopers is underway, which included a review of the 2015 required sample inspections for those states undergoing assessment this year. Here are some noted best practices and reminders from the review.

Threatened and Endangered Species Update

The northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) population has been devastated by the White Nose Syndrome (WNS) throughout the eastern United States. This disease has caused a mortality rate of up to a 90-100% where present. As a result, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has listed the northern long-eared bat as threatened and established a new rule, called the 4(d) Rule, to protect the bat population during its most vulnerable life stages in areas where the disease is present known as the White-Nose Syndrome Zone. 

Are You Familiar with the Inspector Training Policy?

All ATFS inspectors are bound to the ATFS Inspector Training Policy posted on the Inspector's Corner page. This policy clarifies the necessary training and expectations for maintaining credentials of all qualified inspectors. 

Stumped June 2016

Answers to Inspectors’ Most Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the difference between a Forest of Recognized Importance (FORI) and a Special Site?