Network News: Inspectors Archive

Stumped April 2018

Answers to Inspectors’ Most Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can an inspector perform inspections across state lines?

Inspectors Corner

Online Training Eligibility Update

In a continued effort to support and strengthen our ATFS Inspector corps, we have responded to concerns raised by state committees about in-person inspector training limitations related to the Inspector Training Policy.

Dr. George Kessler Receives 2018 National Leadership Award

Each year, the American Tree Farm System (ATFS) is honored to recognize an outstanding leader from the community of ATFS leaders and volunteers for their exceptional service and leadership. At the 2018 National Leadership Conference, Dr. George Kessler of South Carolina received the 2018 National Leadership Award. 

Stumped March 2018

Answers to Inspectors’ Most Frequently Asked Questions

Q: If an inspector has become inactive, how can he/she be reactivated?

A: If an inspector has been trained to the 2015-2020 Standards, but has since become inactive, he/she should complete the online refresher to reactivate his/her status and begin performing inspections again. Online training is available under each Inspector’s account at www.atfsdatabase.org. 

Online Training Eligibility Update

Online Training Eligibility Update

In a continued effort to support and strengthen our ATFS Inspector corps, we have responded to concerns raised by state committees about in-person inspector training limitations related to the Inspector Training Policy.

2018 Required Sample Available in ATFS Database

2018 Required Sample Available in ATFS Database

The annual required and priority pioneer sample is now available for viewing in the database. For chairs and administrators, the report can be found under tree farm reports. The deadline for submission and approval of these inspections is December 9, 2018.

Stumped February 2018

Answers to Inspectors’ Most Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are good strategies for Tree Farmers to ensure that their timber is acknowledged to be certified by their local mills? 

Online Training Eligibility Update

Saying Goodbye to the App in 2018

Saying Goodbye to the ATFS Inspectors App in 2018

The current ATFS Inspectors app will be sun-setting in February. Please submit any outstanding inspections before February 1, 2018 to your state committee, if submitting through the app. You may also use alternate means of submitting the inspections as described here: Submission of 004 Form.

A Stronger, Growing, and More Impactful ATFS

As we begin 2018, we find ourselves at the cusp of an exciting and important time for the American Tree Farm System (ATFS), the largest landowner program of the American Forest Foundation (AFF).

Stumped January 2018

Answers to Inspectors’ Most Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are alternative methods to the app, of submitting an inspection 004 form?

New Inspector Facilitator Materials Available Online

New Inspector Facilitator Materials Available Online

We have made some recent updates to our ATFS Inspector Training Workshop Facilitation materials that are now available online in Leaders Only. We are always interested in any feedback you may have to better provide support for all of your efforts. Please keep us posted if you would like to see any additional materials made available or changes made to existing information and we will do our best to accommodate these requests. 

Thank You 2017!

Thank you for a wonderful 2017 and for your efforts supporting Tree Farmers across the country.

Stumped December 2017

Answers to Inspectors’ Most Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are alternative methods to the app, of submitting an inspection 004 form?

Required Sample 2017 Fall Update

See where your state stands in this 2017 required sample update. The inspections for this sample are due December 8th, 2017.

Stay Active in 2018

ATFS recently expanded the inspector training policy to acknowledge other ways that an ATFS Inspector utilizes his/her knowledge of the ATFS Standards to maintain active status.

National Database Clean up

The American Tree Farm System is dedicated to maintaining the credibility of the program while minimizing the administrative burden that it can bring. Earlier this year, we began implementing a two-year database cleanup project in partnership with Edge Research. This project aims at reaching out to ATFS landowners and updating crucial data like contact, property and interest information.

Stumped November 2017

Answers to Inspectors’ Most Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What type of specifications can be addressed in a landowner’s contract for forestry activities?

Standards Highlight: Standard 1

ATFS Standard 1

When you visit Tree Farmers, please ensure that management plans are fully in conformance with the ATFS 2015-2020 Standards and all of the required resource elements are addressed

Stumped October 2017

Answers to Inspectors’ Most Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is forest health just about invasive species?