Archive for November, 2009

ATFS Forest Certification Program Strengthens Its Standards

November 10, 2009—The American Forest Foundation (AFF), the nation’s oldest and largest network of woodland owners, announced today that its Board of Trustees has adopted new, revised standards for the American Tree Farm System (ATFS), its woodland certification program. Bob Simpson, AFF Senior Vice President for Forestry Programs, said “The changes do two important things: [...]

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Oregonian Elected to Lead American Forest Foundation

Priority Programs will Stem the Loss of America’s Woodlands November 9, 2009—The American Forest Foundation (AFF) today announced the election of Clint Bentz, CPA and family forest landowner from Scio, Oregon, as the new Chair of its Board of Trustees; Connie Best, co-founder and Managing Director of Pacific Forest Trust in California, as Vice-Chair; and [...]

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Forest Groups Applaud Stabenow for Leadership on Forestry Elements of Climate Change Bill

November 4, 2009—A diverse group of forestry, wildlife, conservation, and woodland owner groups today applauded Sen. Stabenow, D-MI, and Senators Baucus (D-MT), Klobuchar (D-MN), Brown (D-OH), Begich (D-AK), Harkin (D-IA), and Shaheen (D-NH) for introducing legislation that ensures America’s woodlands can contribute to climate solutions, and helps woodland owners keep their working lands intact. Read [...]

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