About
The American Tree Farm System is delivered in Michigan by a State Committee and two "independently managed groups." Michigan joined Tree Farm in 1949 and over 40 states now participate in the American Tree Farm System. There are around 1,400 Michigan landowners in the program in 2025 with Tree Farms in almost every county.
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Executive Committee for 2025 through 2026
Chair – Joshua Isaac, 906-779-8112, dmfapforester@gmail.com
Vice Chair –Nicole Frost, 517-816-7879, Nicole.Frost@MichiganForests.org
Treasurer - Julie Crick, 989-390-0317, CrickJul@anr.msu.edu
Secretary - Mike Smalligan, 517-449-5666, SmalliganM@Michigan.gov
Events
Michigan Forest Celebration
Celebrating Michigan's private forests and the people who care for them
Resources
ATFS Database Training for Michigan Inspectors
Training Video on how to navigate the ATFS database and submit inspections
Find Your Local Conservation District Forester
Would you like to meet with a forester or get advice for managing your woods? Interested in hosting a field day? The goal of the Forestry Assistance Program (FAP) is to help family forest owners achieve their goals for woodland ownership. The program provides outreach and technical assistance to help private landowners care for their land.