10 Nov ATFS Forest Certification Program Strengthens Its Standards
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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: they go further in protecting woodlands of high conservation value and they streamline the process for woodland owners participating in USDA conservation incentive programs.” READ MORE