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volUme 30, no.4 iSSn 1553-7749 JULY/AUGUST 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: years Scio, or Sweet home, or lyndeborough, nh Snowshoe, pa Washington, dC Jackson, tn durham, nC atlanta, Ga arnoldsville, Ga StaFF Editor-in-Chief, Bob Simpson Editor, Theresa D’Orsi Executive Editor, Brigitte Johnson, APR Production Manager, John M. Otte Design, Katie Main, TM Design, Inc. Printing, Mercury Publishing Published by the American Forest Foundation, Tom Martin, President & CEO Features orange park, Fl 6 Cover Story Americans depend on forests and grasslands in many ways. Climate change may affect the ability of these lands to continue delivering a broad range of benefits, including clean air and water, habitat for wildlife, and opportunities for outdoor recreation. Here, we explore a range of research, resources, and predictions on how these values may be impacted by climate change. 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 12 16 20 6 2011 Western regional tree Farmers of the Year Jim Cota and Scott and Mike Melcher have mixed work with pleasure on their 1,000-plus-acre Fun Forest Tree Farm in Sweet Home, Oregon. Forestry 101: planting Small Bare root Seedlings Tips on storage, care (water, water, water), and planting techniques to ensure the greatest survival rates among bare root seedlings. Conservations programs Farm Bill conservation programs offer a range of tools to help family forest owners keep their forests healthy and intact for future generations. Now the American Tree Farm System is calling on Tree Farmers to help shape the current Farm Bill discussion in Washington, D.C. 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. 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. 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 ©2011 American Forest Foundation (AFF). All rights reserved. Material may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission of AFF. Columns 22 24 26 27 28 14 Cover: a pond and Barn in medField, maSSaChUSettS. photoGrapherS: JerrY and marCY monkman ties to the land Tips on building an intergenerational family culture. taxing issues Timber sales: Details on filing Form 1099-S. Gadgets & Gear Some of the new tools you can use in your woods. Woodland Security Lying, cheating, and stealing in the wood business. PEFC/29-31-130 Wildlife matters Consider adding shrubs for their food and cover. The American Tree Farm System gives people the tools they need to be effective stewards of America’s natural heritage by keeping their forests healthy and productive. These woodlands are vital to our country’s clean water and air, wildlife habitat, recreational activities, and producing the jobs, wood and paper products we all need. 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.pefc.org http://www.pefc.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Tree Farmer - July/August 2011

Tree Farmer - July/august 2011
Contents
Cover Story
2011 Western Regional Tree Farmers of the Year
Forestry 101: Planting Small Bare Root Seedlings
Conservations Programs
Ties to the Land
Taxing Issues
Gadgets & Gear
Woodland Security
Wildlife Matters

Tree Farmer - July/August 2011