Network News: Inspectors Archive  filter by date: April 2017

The Importance of Inspections

ATFS Inspectors are often the primary liaison between the ATFS program and landowners, offering guidance, support, and information about sustainable forest management. In many instances, a landowner’s positive experience with an ATFS Inspector leads to the recruitment of their neighbors, strengthening our network of stewardship across the country. 

Gratitude - Happy Volunteer Appreciation Month!

Did you know that April is National Volunteer Month? During the month of April, we celebrate the work that volunteers like you do year-round to help the American Tree Farm System, and the landowners we all serve, achieve our goals of delivering measurable, positive impacts on clean water, abundant wildlife habitat, and wood supplies. 

Volunteer Highlight: Tom Westergeen

ATFS volunteers, inspectors, state committee members and Tree Farmers have been critical to the ATFS program’s success for more than 75 years. One of Washington’s many dedicated Tree Farm inspectors, Tom Westergreen, is no exception.

Don’t Lapse! Inspector Refresher Training Available Online

If your inspector credentials are going to expire soon, you may renew them for another 2 years by either completing an inspection on the ground or by taking the AFF Standards Online Refresher.

Stumped April 2017

Answers to Inspectors’ Most Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How Can ATFS Inspectors and Tree Farmers be recognized for their outstanding work?