Tree Farmer - March/April 2011 - (Page 3)

voluMe 30, no.2 issn 1553-7749 march/april 2011 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 (AFF). It is published six times a year for private forest landowners and volunteer foresters. Opinions do not necessarily represent those of ATFS 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: Toledo, Wa Concrete, Wa scio, or Missoula, MT florence, MT rush City, Mn august, Mi sheffield, vT lyme, nh years West Point, ny brookville, Pa Winston-salem, nC Taos, nM guion, aK sumrall, Ms holly ridge, nC arnoldsville, ga 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 adverTising direCTor 6 12 18 24 26 Cover story We interview nationally recognized Tree Farmers from across the country to gather information and advice for those new to sustainable forestry. 18 a farm bill Progress report As work begins on the 2012 Farm Bill, we review how the expanded programs in the 2008 program are working in the woods. We include a through analysis of program data and interviews with Tree Farmers as well as recommendations for improving implementation and encouraging greater participation of family forest owners. 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 West Point Tree farm Profile West Point Military Academy is the only U.S. Army installation certified as a Tree Farm — and it earned that certification with its commitment to forest management for the long term. subsCriPTions Subscriptions to Tree Farmer are $19.95 for one year, $37.95 for two years, and $53.95 for three years. Foreign subscriptions are $36 per year. Single copies are available for $4.00. land of enchantment Tree Farmers will have the opportunity to contemplate the role of the woods in New Mexico during the 19th annual National Tree Farmer Convention there this summer. 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. 24 Cover: The PeCos Wilderness ouTside of sanTa fe, neW MexiCo. PhoTograPh by JaMes orr, neW MexiCo TourisM deParTMenT 2011 national Tree farmer Convention Explore the land and people of New Mexico with fellow woodland owners and forestry professionals during the national convention August 9 to 11. ConTaCT us For subscriptions, address changes, and general information: Tree Farmer Magazine American Forest Foundation 1111 Nineteenth Street, NW Suite 780 Washington, DC 20036 888.889.4466 info@treefarmsystem.org www.treefarmsystem.org ©2011 American Forest Foundation (AFF). All rights reserved. Material may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission of AFF. Columns 22 40 44 Ties to the land The power of a (grand) mother. Wildlife Matters Profit from your hunting resources. PEFC/29-31-130 SFI 00689 sharing your experiences Bambi & cornucopia: dealing with the myths. The American Tree Farm System is a member of the PEFC Council. Promoting sustainable forest management. For more information: www.pefc.org International Year of Forests, 2011 3 http://www.treefarmsystem.org http://www.treefarmsystem.org http://www.sfiprogram.org http://www.sfiprogram.org http://www.treefarmsystem.org http://www.pefc.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Tree Farmer - March/April 2011

Tree Farmer - March/april 2011
Contents
Cover Story
A Farm Bill Progress Report
West Point Tree Farm Profile
Ties to the Land
Land of Enchantment
2011 National Tree Farmer Convention
Wildlife Matters
Sharing Your Experiences

Tree Farmer - March/April 2011