American Tree Farm System Inspector Training Workshop

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1 American Tree Farm System Inspector Training Workshop Facilitators: Mike Smalligan and Scott Robbins March 2015 Lansing, Grayling, Newberry, Escanaba, Houghton

2 Workshop Agenda Introduction to Tree Farm 2015 to 2020 Standards of Sustainability The Inspection Process Applying the Standards Review a Forest Management Plan (Activity) Tools & Benefits of Tree Farm Review & Next Steps

3 Workshop Registration If you want to become or remain a certified Tree Farm Inspector, you shall complete the Workshop Registration Form. Note eligibility requirements for foresters Students Write STUDENT in employer section. Eligible upon graduation notify us

4 Anti-Trust Statement POLICY STATEMENT ON COMPLIANCE WITH ANTITRUST LAWS Fair and vigorous competition is essential to the maintenance of this country's free enterprise system. In furtherance of this principle, all activities are to be conducted in strict compliance with antitrust laws. Staff, officers, directors, members, and committee members are reminded that they are required to comply with the spirit and requirements of the antitrust laws. A free exchange of ideas on matters of mutual interest to representatives of the forest community and others is necessary for the success of all meetings. Such an exchange of views is essential to the success of each meeting. It is not the purpose of this policy to discourage the exploration in depth of any matters of legitimate concern to meeting participants. Nevertheless, to ignore certain antitrust ground rules, either through ignorance or otherwise, is to create a hazard business people cannot afford. The Sherman Antitrust Act, the Clayton Act, the Federal Trade Commission Act, and the Robinson-Patman Act compromise the basic federal antitrust laws, which set forth the broad areas of conduct considered illegal as restraints of trade. In general, agreements or understandings between competitors that operate as an impediment to free and open competition are forbidden. The broad language of the Clayton Act suggests the scope of federal antitrust prohibitions by forbidding any "agreement or understanding... to substantially lessen competition or trend to create a monopoly in any line of commerce. This is, at best, only a general outline of some of the areas that pose antitrust dangers in discussions between competitors and between sellers and their customers. They are provided to guide discussion during meetings, and in connection with social or other gatherings on those occasions. If any question arises about an item on a meeting agenda, it should be reviewed by legal counsel before the meeting. If the question does not arise until the meeting has begun, or if a questionable topic is about to be discussed in connection with any gathering, whether or not a formal meeting, that discussion should be immediately stopped and not resumed until approved by legal counsel.

5 Introductions Name Company or organization Current Inspector or new? What you expect to get from the workshop

6 Introduction to the American Tree Farm System

7 American Tree Farm System (ATFS) Program of the American Forest Foundation Woodland Owner Outreach Environmental Education Project Learning Tree American Tree Farm System

8 Mission Statement The Mission of the American Tree Farm System is: to promote the growing of renewable forest resources on private lands while protecting environmental benefits and increasing public understanding of all benefits of productive forestry. The American Tree Farm System grows stewardship from the roots.

9 Tree Farm Ancient History Wood is a crop. Forestry is Tree Farming Gifford Pinchot, 1935, First Chief of the USFS Started by Weyerhaeuser in Washington in 1941 Show that private owners can manage forest land Avoid oppressive federal regulation of private forest lands Address property taxes and wildfire problems USFS wanted to stop it, SAF supported it American Forest Products Industries 1969 American Forest Institute 1986 American Forest Council 1991 American Forest and Paper Association American Forest Foundation

10 Tree Farm Modern History 1960 s to 80 s societal concerns about forest sustainability 1991 Forest Stewardship Program 1992 Earth Summit in Rio (deforestation, climate, biodiversity) 1994 Montreal Process (basis of forest certification) 2000 Standards of Sustainability Written forest management plans required SFI recognizes certified wood from Tree Farm Standards updated in 2005, 2010, and Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certifications Founded in 1999, 35 national certifications, 240 million hectares Clint Bentz, Chair, AFF Board of Trustees Barbara Bentz, Tree Farmer

11 What does Tree Farm do? We work on-the-ground. Inspectors, State Committees, landowners We give people the tools they need. Information, certification, networking We are about the future. Sustainable forestry, intergenerational management

12 Where is Tree Farm going? State Voice, State Choice. Certification or Recognition? Working in priority areas. Working with partners Measuring impact. Social, political and financial support

13 Why be a Tree Farmer? Certification Forestry provides public goods to society Independent, third party audits Resources Website, webinars, magazine, advocacy, field days Recognition Awards for landowners and inspectors The Big Green Sign

14 Why Do People Own Forest Land?

15 Michigan Tree Farm Program 888 Tree Farms in database, but many being de-certified 237,517 acres in 80 counties (average = 267 acres) 120 Inspectors, but only 35 active Michigan Tree Farm Committee Administrator - Scott Robbins Chair - Keith R. Martell III (Boots) Vice Chair Mike Smalligan Treasurer - Karen Serfass District Chairs Brandon Bal, Bill Hasse, Dean Reid Keith Martell, Chris Neiman, Lee Mueller, Jeff Tuller

16 Michigan Strategic Plan Tree Farm Committee Met in December 2014 Focus Areas: Focus Area #1: Database Focus Area #2: Financial Stability Focus Area #3: Tree Farmer Development Focus Area #4: Tree Farm Inspector Development Focus Area #5: Tree Farm Committee Development

17 American Tree Farm System Quiz 1. Where was the first Tree Farm and why was it established? The first Clemons Tree Farm was established in 1941 in Montesano, WA by Weyerhaeuser as a demonstration area to highlight good forestry practices on private land. It included 120,000 acres of company lands. 2. What are the top 3 reasons people own land? Beauty/Scenery Pass Land on to Heirs (Ties to the Land) Privacy 3. What does Tree Farm need to do to meet the needs or desires of today s landowners?

18 Your first mission: Identify Prospects: 1. Write the name of at least 3 forest landowners you have worked with or know of who are not currently Tree Farmers

19 American Forest Foundation s Standards of Sustainability

20 Standards Development Independent Standards Review Panel (ISRP) At the direction of the AFF Board of Trustees Two rounds of public comments Sustainable Forest Management Credibility PEFC international endorsement Guidelines for internal and external assessments

21 Landowner Eligibility Acreage 10 to 10,000 contiguous acres certification through a State Tree Farm committee Forested acres may include non-forested features (food plots, water resources) that are integrated with the forest system

22 Landowner Eligibility Private or public ownership No publicly traded companies Non-industrial (small business exception) Agree to conform to Standard Agree to participate in assessments Participate in outreach and Tree Farm programs

23 ATFS Certification Options Ownership Type ATFS Program Enrollment Options State Committee IMG Individual 3rd-Party Individual owner - 10 to 10,000 ac. X X X Individual owner - 10,000 to 20,000 ac. X X Small Business - 10 to 10,000 ac. X X X Small Business - 10,000 to 20,000 ac. X X Public (except State) - 10 to 10,000 ac. X X X Public (except State) 10,000 to 20,000 ac. X X State Government 10 to 20,000 ac. X X TIMO/REIT - 10 to 20,000 ac. X

24 Chain of Custody

25 Who uses these Standards? Landowners Inspectors Assessors

26 Standards of Sustainability Four Components 1. Standards Prologue 2. How to Use the Standards 3. Eight Standards, with Guidance 4. Glossary

27 Standard: overarching guiding principle. Standard 1: Commitment to Practicing Sustainable Forestry Landowner demonstrates commitment to forest health and sustainability by developing a forest management plan and implementing sustainable practices. Performance Measure: Conformance shown through Tree Farmer s actions. Performance Measure 1.1 Landowner shall have and implement a written forest management plan consistent with the size of the forest and the scale and intensity of the forest activities. Underlined shall : required element. Indicator: Example of Tree Farmer s action. Indicator Management plan shall be active, adaptive, and embody the landowner s current objectives, remain appropriate for the land certified, and reflect the current state of knowledge about natural resources and sustainable forest management. Bold type: Defined in the glossary.

28 Highlights of Changes Standardized language Must replaced with Shall Emphasis on objectives and activities Related to management plans Use of adaptive innovative approaches Expansion of BMPs Standards and guidance enhanced Related to air, water, soil, and site quality

29 Highlights of Changes T&E species Clarified obligations for protection Forest Health Promote broader understanding Stresses resilience to multiple stressors and disturbance Forests of Recognized Importance (FORI) Formerly High Conservation Value Forests Use of Contracts Should seek and engage qualified contractors Should use and retain contracts

30 Key Phrases Shall vs. Should Size Scale Intensity

31 Standard 1: Commitment to Practicing Sustainable Forestry Performance Measure Landowner shall have and implement a written forest management plan consistent with the size of the forest and the scale and intensity of the forest activities. Indicator Management plan shall be active, adaptive and embody the landowner s current objectives, remain appropriate for the land certified and reflect the current state of knowledge about natural resources and sustainable forest management.

32 Indicator Management Plans Landowner objectives Describe current forest conditions Management activities Strategy and schedule (how and when) Map depicting all significant forest-related resources

33 Indicator Management Plans SHALL 1. Forest health 2. Soil 3. Water 4. Wood & fiber production 5. T&E species 6. Special sites 7. Invasive species 8. Forests of Recognized Importance (FORI) SHOULD 1. Prescribed fire 2. Wetlands 3. Desired species 4. Recreation 5. Aesthetics 6. Biomass 7. Carbon

34 Indicator Monitor for changes Monitoring Invasive species, pests and disease Storm damage Timber theft Notes: Written Record Updates Management Plan Addendum Plans considered current: Landowner objectives Conditions on ground

35 Recent Non-conformities Plan deficiencies Missing Plans Missing Elements Insufficient for size/scale Invasive Species Present, not noted

36 Management Plan Template and Addendum ATFS offers tools for foresters and landowners: Template NRCS, Forest Stewardship, ATFS Landowners can write plans Management Plan Addendum 2015 version coming Plans are living documents

37 USFS & NRCS Financial Assistance Government Financial Assistance Programs Forest Stewardship Program Conservation Activity Plan #106 Completely Independent Option Tree Farm Forest Management Plan Government only informally involved

38 What would you do? Tree Farmer has a management plan that was written five years ago that covers all Required plan elements (forest health, soil, water, wood and fiber production, threatened and endangered species, special sites, invasive species, and forests of recognized importance). However, garlic mustard and Russian olive are found to be prevalent in the woods and are not addressed in the plan.

39 Standard 2: Compliance with Laws Performance Measure Landowner shall comply with all relevant federal, state, county and municipal laws, regulations and ordinances governing forest management activities. Federal, state, local laws Best Management Practices Correct conditions leading to any regulatory actions Obtain professional advice

40 Standard 2: Michigan Forestry Laws Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act Public Act 451 of 1994 Right to Forest Act Public Act 676 of 2002 Commercial Forest Act Parts 511 and 512 of Public Act 451, 1994, as amended Qualified Forest Program Public Acts 42 and 45 of 2013

41 Recent Non-Conformities None

42 What would you do? During field visit you find a staging area that was used during the last timber harvest 4 years ago. You note that it has not seeded back in and the landowner states that it is likely due to a known hydraulic fluid leak from equipment during the harvest.

43 Standard 3: Reforestation & Afforestation PM Shall be achieved by a suitable process that ensures adequate stocking levels. Adequate stocking Desired species Reasonable time

44 Recent Non-Conformities None

45 NRCS Financial Assistance Resource Concerns Plant Condition productivity Fish and Wildlife inadequate cover Fish and Wildlife habitat fragmentation Conservation Practices Tree and Shrub Site Preparation (490) Tree and Shrub Establishment (612)

46 What would you do? An appropriate regeneration harvest was carried out six years ago in one of the stands. Natural regeneration was planned, but due to heavy deer browse, it did not meet minimum stocking requirements.

47 Standard 4: Air, Water & Soil Protection Use Best Management Practices (BMPs) Management of Pests Pathogens Unwanted Vegetation Use of Prescribed fire

48 PM 4.1 Best Management Practices Shall meet or exceed practices prescribed by state BMPs Implement applicable state forestry BMPs Minimize disturbances in riparian zones and wetlands

49 Standard 4: BMPs in Michigan Laws & Permits Fuels & Spills Timber Harvest Planning Riparian Management Zones Forest Roads Water Diversion Devices Stream Crossings Rutting Landings Skidding Wetland BMPs and Roads Controlling Sediment

50 PM 4.2 Treatment options for pests Shall consider a range of activities to control pests, pathogens, and unwanted vegetation Management options for treatment of unwanted vegetation Silvicultural Mechanical Biological Chemical Compliance with all pesticide laws

51 PM 4.3 Use of prescribed fire Shall conform with objectives and state and local laws

52 Standard 4: Michigan Prescribe Burning Laws Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act Public Act 451 of b Prescribed burning; liability; requirements. Adequate firebreaks Firefighting equipment and personnel Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Written Burn Plan Check state law and local ordinances Permit Required! Great Lakes Fire & Fuels Michigan Prescribed Fire Council

53 Recent Non-conformities - Use, storage, and disposal of chemicals - Effective installation of water quality BMPs State - none

54 NRCS Financial Assistance Resource Concerns Plant Condition noxious and invasive plants Water Quality - sediment Conservation Practices Brush Management (314) Stream Crossing (578) Riparian Forest Buffer (391) Prescribed Burning (338)

55 What would you do? During field visitation the Tree Farmer points out the controlled burn they did 2 years ago to get rid of ground litter. You notice the area is now heavily populated by an invasive plant species. When you ask about burning permits and education he is unaware of them.

56 Standard 5: Fish, Wildlife, Biodiversity & Forest Health Threatened & Endangered Species Landowner s Desired Species Promote Forest Health Forests of Recognized Importance (FORI)

57 PM 5.1 T&E Species Shall protect habitats and communities occupied by Threatened & Endangered species as required by law. Levels of requirements Research to determine occurrences Protect known occurrences Document

58 PM 5.1 T&E Species What should a landowner do to find out if they have threatened or endangered species on their Tree Farm? What tools are available for landowners? DNR checks MNFI database to the quarter, quarter section Michigan Natural Features Inventory Public access to watershed level

59 T&Es to Watch For in Michigan Almost 400 species listed in Michigan Endangered species are in danger of extinction. Threatened species are in danger of becoming endangered. May not be killed, harassed, handled, or possessed without a permit. Special Concern - declining but not legally protected Michigan Natural Features Inventory

60 PM 5.2 Desired species Should address the desired species and/or desired forest communities Fish, wildlife, and/or plant Refer to objectives Consult sources of information Integrate into management

61 PM 5.3 Forest Health Should make practical efforts to promote forest health Prevention, control, and response Wildfire Invasive species Pests/Pathogens Unwanted vegetation Document: date and source

62 Michigan Forest Health Priorities Forest Health: Oak wilt, EAB, ALB, HWA, BWA, BBD, Invasive Species:

63 PM 5.4 Forests of Recognized Importance Where present, activities should maintain or enhance FORI Contribute to conservation Evaluated at landscape level No central clearinghouse of information Consult with experts Review available info

64 PM 5.4 FORI in Michigan High Conservation Value Areas on DNR Forest Land Ecological Reference Areas Dedicated Natural Areas, Wilderness and Wild Areas Natural and Wild and Scenic Rivers Critical Dunes Dedicated Habitat Areas Dedicated Management Areas Coastal Environmental Areas

65 Recent Non-conformities HCVF (now FORI) not identified Invasive Species awareness

66 NRCS Financial Assistance Resource Concerns Fish and Wildlife Threatened and Endangered Fish and Wildlife Inadequate Food Plant Condition health Plan Condition noxious and invasive plants Conservation Practices Early Succession Habitat (647) Upland Wildlife Habitat (645) Wetland Wildlife Habitat (644) Forest Stand Improvement (666) Tree and Shrub Pruning (660) [Oak Wilt??]

67 What would you do? The management plan states that FORI are absent from the property. You realize that the property is located within the watershed that serves a large metropolitan area and is upstream from the collection reservoir.

68 Standard 6 - Forest Aesthetics PM Landowners should manage for visual impacts consistent with size, scale and intensity of activities. Apply visual quality measures Compatible with appropriate silvicultural practices

69 Recent Non-Conformities None

70 What would you do? A portion of the property that abuts a major highway is scheduled to be clear-cut next year. No buffer zone is planned.

71 Standard 7 - Protect Special Sites PM 7.1 Activities shall consider and maintain any relevant special sites. Research, locate, identify, and protect on the ground Document in plan Include on tract map

72 What is included in Special Sites? Historical Archeological Cultural Geological Biological Ecological Can also be designated by the landowner

73 Recent Non-Conformities Identification of special sites (cemeteries) in plans and on maps

74 What would you do? A Tree Farmer knows of a cemetery on his property and leaves a buffer around it when operating. The cemetery is not noted in the plan or the map.

75 Standard 8: Forest Product Harvests and Other Activities PM 8.1 Landowner should use qualified natural resource professionals and contractors Seek qualified professionals and contractors Require Liability and Workers Comp insurance Use contracts Retain contracts and records of harvests

76 Standard 8: Forest Product Harvests and Other Activities PM 8.2 Landowner shall monitor harvests and other activities to ensure conformance with objectives Activities conducted in accordance with objectives Activities maintain potential of property Sustainably produce forest products and other benefits

77 Recent Non-Conformities lack of use of formal contracts (no longer applicable, but still a good practice) excessive residual stand damage was not addressed in contract (ability to produce forest products sustainably)

78 What would you do? Landowner had a harvest on a portion of his property two years ago. A consultant forester was contracted to administer and oversee the sale. Landowner has copy of consultant agreement, but not timber sale contract or insurance.

79 American Tree Farm System Quiz 4. Today s workshop will allow you to Certify Tree Farms under what program? ATFS State Program 5. What are the minimum & maximum acres for a Tree Farm? Minimum of 10 acres, maximum of 10,000 contiguous acres to participate under the State Committee. Individual certificate holders and groups may be as large as 20,000 contiguous acres; those certificates have additional requirements beyond what we will cover today. 6. Where can you find the Standards and Guidance? On the 004 Form Online at

80 Your second mission: Identify Prospects: 1. Write the name of at least 3 forest landowners you have worked with or know of who are not currently Tree Farmers 2. Prioritize the prospects based on their ability or willingness to meet the Standards & Eligibility

81 15 Minute Break Dwight and Judy Batts National Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year

82 Conducting an Inspection

83 Why do we have inspections? Initial: confirm landowner commitment to forest management Re-inspections: ensure program is working, reconnect, data Gene Newell 2006 Western Regional Tree Farm Inspector of the Year

84 How are they valuable to landowners? Advice from a forester Site visit to observe the forest Validation of good management Josh Stevens 2008 North Central Regional Tree Farm Inspector of the Year (not a very pretty forest )

85 Two Levels of Certification Third-Party Certification (External Monitoring) Accredited Certification Bodies (PwC, BV, NSF) Perform third-party certification assessments for the four Tree Farm regions Internal Monitoring (REQUIRED Sample) State Tree Farm Committee Trained inspectors verify landowner conformance

86 Tree Farm Inspections Be the gate-keeper! Quality Credibility Data & Information Arnie Fried 2009 Western Region Tree Farm Inspector of the Year

87 Tree Farm Inspections Inspections are essential to the ATFS Internal Monitoring System Three Types of Inspections 1. Initial 2. Required sample 2. Scheduled re-inspection Connie Robinson-Clemons 2009 North Central Regional Tree Farm Inspector of the Year

88 Tree Farm Inspections Inspection Protocol 1. Review Eligibility for Tree Farm Participation 2. Review AFF Standards 3. Inspect management plan 4. Inspect property

89 Tree Farm Inspections 1) Review eligibility criteria Size? Ownership? Willing participant?

90 Tree Farm Inspections 2) Review AFF Standards of Sustainability Must meet ALL Standards to be certified Record activities that support Certification

91 Tree Farm Inspections 3) Inspect Management Plan All core elements addressed? Additional considerations addressed if appropriate? Schedule of activities still applicable? Addendum or updates?

92 Tree Farm Inspections When should a management plan be updated? Changes to forest condition Changes to landowner objectives Changes to owners, ownership or acres Natural disasters Insect and disease outbreaks

93 Tree Farm Inspections 4) Inspect the Property Recent management Unique features Ground truth the map Areas of emphasis Landowner questions Document findings

94 Tree Farm Inspections Three Recommendation Options: 1. Certified Tree Farm (certification) 2. Pioneer Tree Farm (participation) 3. Not appropriate for certification through ATFS (de-certification) 1. specify reasons Eliminate Greenwashing Wayne Young 2009 National Tree Farm Inspector of the Year

95 Re-Inspection by Phone or Permission of legal owner 004 Form completed On the ground within past 180 days. No management activity since visit.

96 Life Cycle of a 004 Form (Re)Assignment Flow into Database manually or electronically Retrieval of form via paper, online , or app Submit for Approval Inspector gathers information

97 Tree Farm Inspection Record (004 Form) Key to Certification under ATFS Recently revised for the new standards All inspections must be done with this form starting March 15, 2015 You must be trained to the Standards to use this form

98 Page One of the 004 Form All about the Landowner and his/her property Contact information is Key! Inspection outcome Signatures of approval All Sections on this page are REQUIRED Form will be returned to you if anything is missing

99 Pages 2-4: Improved Standards Checklist Not all questions are required anymore depends on what is happening on the ground. Example: All questions in Standard 2 are required. All questions in Standard 3 are required if the property has been reforested or afforested in recent years.

100 Additional Tips Use State abbreviation (MI) when asked for State. Date format is always mm-dd-yyyy Acres should be written as whole numbers When asked for a quantity of something (acres) do not use text, only numerals If the question is a yes or no question, do not choose yes and no. Make sure to answer ALL of the required fields for the property

101 How To Obtain the 004 Form Online in the inspector s corner-resources Online at Your local state committee representative or give you a paper copy ATFS Inspector s app

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103 What to Do with a 004 Form Fill out the form with landowner during inspection 1. Write on a hard copy in the woods 2. Fill in an electronic pdf on your tablet 3. Fill in the App on your smart phone Submit form to your Regional Coordinator 1. Submit fillable pdf by (transfer hard copy to pdf) 2. Submit App by phone Regional Coordinator sends it to State Committee State Committee sends it to National

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106 American Tree Farm System Quiz 7. What acres are recorded as a certified Tree Farm on the 004 form? Only forested acres are recorded and certified. If the plan includes non-forest acres, those acres should be deducted from the total and the forested area needs to be identified. 8. True or False: Foresters are expected to write or update management plans as part of the Inspection. FALSE! Inspecting foresters are on the property to determine if a Tree Farm currently meets the Standards of Sustainability. If a plan or update is required to meet the Standards, the forester is welcome and encouraged to market his or her services to the landowner as appropriate. 9. If you have checked and there are no Threatened or Endangered species on a property, do you still have to include them in the Management Plan? YES: a negative declaration of finding is required, not mentioning T&E is viewed the same as not doing the research. In fact, the management plan should mention HOW T&E was researched!

107 You are the Auditor Review a Forest Management Plan From: Smalligan, Mike (DNR) Sent: Wednesday, February 11, :58 AM To: Burns, Mike; Crow, Sarah; Kuebler, Caroline; Chavez, Nephtali Subject: a friendly critique of the Sample Tree Farm Plan Hi Mike, Sarah, Caroline, and Nephtali, I review Forest Stewardship Plans for the Michigan DNR, so I just skimmed over the sample Tree Farm plan that Mike provided in Dropbox yesterday. I didn t see anything in it about the required elements of Forests of Recognized Importance, Special Sites, Invasive Species, Water, or even a Map. It was also very light on Monitoring, Forest Health, and Soil (I like soil type maps too). I didn t see any of the optional elements of Fire, Wetlands, Aesthetics, Biomass, or Carbon. It would also be nice to see the Tree Farm logo splashed on the cover and an expiration date for the plan too.

108 Tools & Benefits For Landowners and Foresters

109 Benefits for Landowners Education Information Communication Community Certification Representation

110 Tools to Share With Landowners Management Plan Template & Addendum Woodland Owner Resources ATFS Webinars Family Forests Network & Online Updates Woodland Magazine Forests & Families Newsletter Brochures: Tree Farm, Farm Bill, etc. Tree Farm Signs ATFS Blog, Facebook, and Twitter My Land Plan

111 Family Forest Action Network Stay up-to-date on current legislation that will affect you and woodland owners Have your voice heard on Capitol Hill Tree Farm Fly In April in Washington DC Join our Grassroots Action Network:

112 Tree Farm Signs Two types available: Certified Family Forest Certified Tree Farm Landowners can purchase additional signs online: Signs belong to Tree Farm

113 Benefits for Foresters Contacts Landowners and foresters Recognition Commitment to Sustainable Forestry Resource Efficiencies SFI- State Implementation Committee Landowner outreach SAF CFE Credits Communications

114 SAF CFE Credits Inspector Training Classroom: 3.5 category 1 credits Online: 1 category 1 credit Facilitator Training 0.5 CF category 1 credits, 3.0 Category 2 CF Credits; Inspection (one inspection per year credit limit) 2 category 3 credits Serving on a State Committee 2 category 3 credits ATFS National Leadership Conference sessions (varies) ATFS webinars Varies by webinar

115 Volunteer Recognition Tree Farmer and Inspecting Forester of the Year State Regional National Hard Hat Awards 25,50,100 new Tree Farms Field Leadership Award

116 Your third mission: Identify Prospects: 1. Write the name of at least 3 forest landowners you have worked with or know of who are not currently Tree Farmers; 2. Prioritize the prospects based on their ability or willingness to meet the Standards & Eligibility 3. Make a commitment to approach at least one of the landowners listed above in the next 60 days about Tree Farm Certification.

117 Wrap up and Review

118 What we covered: Tree Farm History & Overview AFF Standards of Sustainability Conducting an Inspection Tools & Benefits

119 I m trained, now what? 1. Turn in your registration form today 2. Added to the national database 3. CFEs processed quarterly 4. Contact State Committee to schedule inspections 5. Request brochures to distribute to landowners 6. Become a Tree Farm ambassador a) Tree Farmer b) Inspecting Forester c) Field Leadership

120 Stay Engaged! Let us know if you have updated contact information Send us feedback on your inspector experience Keep in touch with your State Committee Complete inspections!

121 Stay Engaged! Nominate landowners for local, state, regional and national Tree Farmer of the Year Nominate your colleagues for Inspecting Forester and Field Leadership Awards

122 Where to go with questions? ATFS Inspector s Manual State Tree Farm Committee ATFS website ATFS Inspector s Corner Sightline & Sightline Express newsletters

123 Standards Guidance Document A great resource for ATFS Inspectors! Found in the Inspector s Manual or Inspectors Corner on web site: Send questions to inspectors@forestfoundation.org

124 National Contacts Sarah Crow, Senior Director of Certification (202) ; Mike Burns, Certification Manager (202) ; Nephtali Chavez, Certification Coordinator (202) ;

125 State Contacts State Tree Farm Committee Scott Robbins - srobbins@michiganforest.com Boots Martell - Keith.Martell@weyerhaeuser.com Mike Smalligan smalliganm@michigan.gov District Chairs

126 Many Thanks!

127 Optional Slides

128 Workshop Materials For each participant Inspector Registration & Eligibility forms AFF Standards & Guidance Tree Farm Inspection Record (004 Form) Sample plan for review ATFS Eligibility Requirements & Guidance (2015) Workshop evaluation form Agenda CFE Certificates (Blanks) Copy of Powerpoint presentation slides for notes Nametags Single copy not for distribution Sign-in sheet Training Workshop Powerpoint with notes (for each presenter) State BMP manuals