THE TREE FARM PROGRAM NEEDS HELP !

THIS SITE IN UNDER CONSTRUCTION & REVIEW
    

MISSION

The mission of the Michigan Tree Farm System is to promote the growing of renewable forest resources on private lands, while protecting environmental benefits and increasing public understanding of all benefits of productive forestry.

A Tree Farm is a privately owned forest, managed to produce continuous crops of trees with the added benefits of improved wildlife habitat, watershed protection, outdoor recreation, and aesthetic value, and in general sustain the biodiversity and natural resources of the ecosystem of which it is part.

What Is A Tree Farm?

OBJECTIVES

Excellent Forestry - sustainable growth
Communicating benefits to key publics

STRATEGIES

Improved Standards
More effective volunteer deployment
Increased Tree Farmer issues activism and communications

GOALS

Standards in place
Streamlined administration
Improved communications and issues systems
New funding sources
More system volunteers

PROGRAMS

Standards/Quality
Administrative relief
Funding
Issues activism

MICHIGAN TREE FARM FACTS

XX Number of Tree Farms

XX Acres in the Michigan Program

XX Acres Certified under the PEFC Program

This website is designed to serve the needs of the Michigan Tree Farm System forest owners, inspectors, committees, and associates. Any forest owner is welcome to explore the Tree Farm Family and join the programs.  Content is provided by the Michigan Tree Farm Committee and cooperators.  This website is maintained by Bill Cook, MSU Extension Forester. Comments and corrections should be directed to him.

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.