Get Started with ATFS
At the core of our organization is a flourishing network of people who care deeply about their land. Enrollment in the American Tree Farm System (ATFS) tells your community and the world that you stand among the best woodland stewards in America.
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Enrollment Requirements
Participants in the American Tree Farm System are committed to following sustainable forest management practices and techniques for a broad ranger 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.
Benefits of ATFS
ATFS is a community of landowners and forest professions who validate and recognize that you are committed to doing the best for your land. Being part of this network gives you access to knowledgeable peers and practioners, resources, and inspiration on your stewardship journey.
The 2021 Standards of Sustainability
