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VOluMe 28, nO.4 iSSn 1553-7749 JULY/AUGUST 2009 WWW.treeFArMSYSteM.OrG tHe AMeriCAn tree FArM SYSteM® Tree Farmer is the official magazine of the American Tree Farm System (ATFS), a program of the American Forest Foundation’s Center for Family Forests. It is published six times a year for private forest landowners and volunteer foresters. Opinions do not necessarily represent those of ATFS, CFF, or AFF. MiSSiOn 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. Tree Farmer magazine is a forest enhancement publication by Tree Farmers for Tree Farmers and all who benefit from their endeavors. Tree Farmer espouses the environmental benefits of sustainable production of forest products through responsible forest stewardship on private forestlands. With information, advocacy, and practical advice, the magazine promotes sustainable forest practices for multiple benefits to society. This issue’s stories come from: Frances, WA Scio, Or Washington, DC American Forest Foundation Alexandria, VA taos, nM Arnoldsville, GA Kauai, Hi StAFF Editor-In-Chief Bob Simpson Editor Theresa D’Orsi Executive Editor Brigitte Johnson, APR Design TM Design, Inc. Printing Mercury Published by The American Forest Foundation Tom Martin, President & CEO Features 6 Cover Story The political debate on what to do to combat climate change is moving at full speed. Many believe that additional income streams for forest owners — including the income that could potentially come from ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration — will help forestland remain in production rather than being sold or fragmented for development. If that is the case, the current efforts of the American Forest Foundation on behalf of forest conservation could pay dividends for many decades to come. 12 COntACt uS For subscriptions, address changes, and general information Tree Farmer Magazine American Forest Foundation 1111 Nineteenth Street, NW Suite 780 Washington, D.C. 20036 888.889.4466 info@treefarmsystem.org www.treefarmsystem.org SuBSCriPtiOnS 12 16 20 testing GPS Handhelds Our reviewer takes five top GPS handheld models into the woods for a workout. no Child left inside This spring, the No Child Left Inside Act was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, offering new hope in the effort to get kids outside. Tree Farmers can set the example, encouraging children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to enjoy the family forest. Subscriptions to Tree Farmer are $18 per year, $34 for two years, and $50 for three years. Foreign subscriptions are $25 per year. Single copies are available for $4.00. 20 COVer: A reD Pine in tHe nOrtHCentrAl lAKeS AreA OF MinneSOtA; SHOt On PriVAte FOreStlAnD MAnAGeD FOr FiBer PrODuCtiOn. PHOtO BY neD tHerrien PleASe Write Tree Farmer welcomes correspondence on editorial matters, letters to the editor, manuscripts, new product announcements and photos for consideration. The publisher reserves the right to accept, reject and/or edit these materials. Proposed editorial material will only be returned if accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped return envelope. tree Farming in Paradise The 3,200-acres Na ’Aina Kai’s Kilohana Plantation, the Tree Farm of Joyce Doty, is the first non-industrial Tree Farm in Hawaii to combine tourism with forestry. Columns 22 26 28 From Your Committees Updates on advocacy and outreach from the National Public Affairs and Outreach & Education committees. ADVertiSinG DireCtOr Jim Führer Mast High Media 4131 SW Hillsdale Ave, Suite 100 Portland, OR 97239 Phone: 503.227-1381 Fax: 503.227.1391 Email: jim@masthighmedia.com ©2009 American Forest Foundation (AFF). All rights reserved. Material may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission of AFF. ties to the land Ideas for creating successful family meetings. PEFC/29-31-130 Wildlife Matters Manage for mast to draw wildlife into your woods. The American Tree Farm System is a member of the PEFC Council. Promoting sustainable forest management. For more information: www.pefc.org http://WWW.treeFArMSYSteM.OrG http://www.treefarmsystem.org http://www.pefc.org http://www.pefc.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Tree Farmer - July/August 2009

Tree Farmer - July/August 2009
Contents
Cover Story
Testing GPS Handhelds
No Child Left Inside
Tree Farming in Paradise
From Your Committees
Ties to the Land
Wildlife Matters

Tree Farmer - July/August 2009