Tennessee Tree Farm Program
At the core of our American Tree Farm System (ATFS) is a flourishing network of people who care deeply about their land. Enrollment in the ATFS tells your community that you stand among the best woodland stewards in America.
Why Join ATFS?
ATFS is a community of landowners and forest professionals who validate and recognize that you are committed to doing the best for your land. Join to gain access to knowledgeable peers and practitioners, resources, and inspiration on your stewardship journey. Learn more benefits.
5 Steps to Certification
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Be a good steward with 10-10,000 acres of woodlands.
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Request more information to see if you meet the ATFS eligibility criteria.
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Request a property visit from an ATFS-certified forester by contacting TFA.
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Host an ATFS inspector to verify that you’re meeting the Standards of Sustainability.
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Await approval to join our community and post your ATFS sign.
Big Fork Holdings LLC
2023 Tree Farmer of the Year
FAQs
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Participants in the American Tree Farm System are committed to following sustainable forest management practices and techniques for a broad range of objectives. When surveyed, the top three objectives of family forest owners in the program are conserving wildlife habitat, having a place to enjoy with their friends and families, and leaving the land better for the next generations. Learn about the five steps to ATFS enrollment.
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After you complete the steps of certification, you will receive a welcome packet and your tree farm sign.
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Contact us to start ATFS certification process.
