Tree Farmer - Fall 2012 - (Page 3)

The AmericAn Tree FArm SySTem® VoLuME 31, No.3 | ISSN 1553-7749 | FALL 2012 WWW.TreeFArmSySTem.OrG Tree Farmer is the official magazine of the American Tree Farm System® (ATFS), a program of the American Forest Foundation (AFF). 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 tools, the magazine promotes sustainable forest practices for multiple benefits to society. STAFF Walt & Barbara McPhail use their Tree Farm as a laboratory to test various thinning and planting techniques. Director of Publications, Mark Cheater Editor, Theresa D’Orsi Production Manager, John M. Otte Design, Tina Cardosi, TM Design, Inc. Printing, Mercury Publishing Published by the American Forest Foundation, Tom Martin, President & CEO PAGE 6 features cOnTAcT US For subscriptions, address changes, and general information: Tree Farmer Magazine American Forest Foundation 1111 Nineteenth Street, NW Suite 780 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 888.889.4466 Email: info@treefarmsystem.org www.treefarmsystem.org 6 A Conservation Heritage Walt and Barbara McPhail continue the family tradition of forest stewardship on their South Carolina woodlands. 12 16 20 22 SUBScriPTiOnS Subscriptions to Tree Farmer are $19.95 for one year. Foreign subscriptions are $36 per year. Single copies are available for $4.00. Whether it’s by creating unique wooden ornaments or offering recreational activities, there are endless ways that you can enhance the value of your Tree Farm. Enhance the Value of Your Woodlot WriTe US 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. Meet Outstanding Tree Farm Inspector of the Year John Stambaugh, and regional winners Andy Fast, Doug Stinson, and Justin Dewberry. A Passion for Forestry ADVerTiSinG DirecTOr Tree Farmers across the country come together to celebrate their role as stewards of America’s natural legacy during the 19th annual National Tree Farmer Convention in Jacksonville, Florida. Tree Farmers Gather 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 ©2012 American Forest Foundation (AFF). All rights reserved. Material may not be permission of AFF. reproduced without the expressed written 4 26 28 30 32 34 37 PEFC/29-31-130 columns From the Director Wildlife Matters Ties to the Land Giving family forest owners the tools they need. Exhibit your woodland treasures. United we fight, divided we prosper? Don’t be a target this hunting season. Tools & Techniques Woodland Security Protect yourself from fraud. Know the basis of your timber. Taxing Issues Learn to read the signs of fall. Connecting Kids to Nature The Chicago Field Museum showcases the unique work of Michael and Patricia Johnson. The American Tree Farm System is a member of the PEFC Council. Promoting sustainable forest management. For more information: www.pefc.org Sustainability on Display on the Cover: Fall foliage. Photo by Scott Spiker. 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. 3 http://WWW.TREEFARMSYSTEM.ORG http://www.treefarmsystem.org http://www.pefc.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Tree Farmer - Fall 2012

Tree Farmer - Fall 2012
Contents
From the Director
A Conservation Heritage
Enhance the Value of Your Woodlot
A Passion for Forestry
Tree Farmers Gather
Sustainability on Display
Wildlife Matters
Ties to the Land
Tools & Techniques
Woodland Security
Taxing Issues
Connecting Kids to Nature

Tree Farmer - Fall 2012