Plans will meet the standards for a USDA NRCS EQIP FMP, American Tree Farm System (ATFS), and Forest Sustainability Initiative (FSI) programs.
The best way to have healthy, productive woodlands is to not only to know the details of what you have, but also to have a plan to move forward to improve and preserve your natural resources. Depending on the intended use for your acreage, Wild Indigo Forestry can create a detailed description and action plan that benefits you and the environment for the long term.
A sample FMP can be supplied upon request.
American Tree Farm System (ATFS)
The American Tree Farm System is a program provided by the American Forest Foundation. As the largest and oldest sustainable woodland system, it consists of 74,000 family forest owners caring for 19 million acres. This certification can be added to any management plan for no additional cost.
Certified tree farms provide recognition to stewards of America’s hard private forestlands who provide wood for industry at higher premiums. Along with a sign for your property, becoming a certified tree farm allows you to be nominated for state or national tree farm of the year, as well as the opportunity to advocate to congressional leaders for sustainable forestry through the farm bill.
Requirements for certification include:
- Forest management plan
- Occasional inspection by a certified forester (Wild Indigo Forestry)
For more information check out American Tree Farm System
NRCS (Natural Resource Conservation Services)
A forest management plan from the Natural Resource Conservation Services (NRCS) is site specific and based on the landowner’s objectives paired with the expertise of a professional forester. This plan includes detailed information such as species composition, potential pests/invasive species, and other ecosystem components of your woodlands.
An NRCS forest management plan is the first step to achieve your goals in a strategic and cost effective way while also protecting and enhancing forest resources and wildlife habitat.
SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative)
In 1994 a group of professional foresters, conservationists, and scientist developed the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) program. This system of perpetual growing and harvesting of trees with long term care and protection of wildlife, plants, soil, and water quality ensures to keep out forests healthy. Over 250 million acres of North American forests have been audited and included in the SFI program.
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