Policies and Guidelines
GENERAL
ATFS Mission Statement [PDF]
2021 ATFS Internal Monitoring Process [PDF]
Process for Individual Third-Party Certification [PDF]
ATFS Antitrust Policy [PDF]
Inspection Incentives Program [PDF]
AFF's Insurance Policy for ATFS FAQ Revised March 2017 [PDF]
Tree Farm Category Definitions Revised Oct. 2017 [PDF]
VOLUNTEERS
Special note about the Online training: A 3.5-hour training that serves as training for Inspectors wishing to complete their training on their own time, is available through the ATFS Database. This is available to all inspectors, returning or new.
Keeping ATFS Inspecting Forester Credentials Active Revised August 2017 [PDF]
Volunteer No Harassment Policy Revised September 2017 [PDF]
No Harassment Policy FAQ Revised September 2017 [PDF]
Inspector Training Policy Revised June 2015 [PDF]
Inspecting Forester Compliance Policy Revised October 2016
Conflict of Interest Regarding Inspections Policy Revised March 2018 [PDF]
Payment for Inspections Policy Revised October 2016
ATFS Logo Rules & Guidelines [PDF]
ATFS Database Privacy Agreement [PDF]
LANDOWNERS
ATFS Mailing List Policy [PDF]
ATFS Logo Rules & Guidelines [PDF]
Policy on Grandfathered Properties [PDF]
ATFS Sign and Certificate Policy Revised October 2016
Suggested guidelines for erecting your Tree Farm sign.[Image]