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Standard 8: Forest Product Harvests and Other Activities

When conducting forestry activities, landowners must ensure that their actions and those actions taken on their behalf are in conformance with both the landowner’s objectives and the ATFS Standards. In order to safeguard landowners from liability risks and protect their assets, we encourage landowners to work with qualified natural resource professionals and contractors and review the Standards before planning management activities. If the landowner’s objectives do not specify directives as to harvest, utilization and removals, then regional norms and accepted practices are expected

Volunteer Highlight: Lois Kaufman

She’s a forester, a landowner, a volunteer, and an outstanding leader. Lois Kaufman is a force within the Tree Farm community, and we are so fortunate to work with her to bring the Tree Farm program to California landowners.

2016 Required Sample Update

On-the-ground inspections with an ATFS Inspector provide the greatest value to Tree Farmers enrolled in ATFS. To help ensure the credibility of ATFS, every year we ask state programs to complete a number of “required sample” inspections. 

Stumped October 2016

Answers to Inspectors’ Most Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is ATFS looking for in the Notes Section of the 004 Inspection Form?