Spring 2018

T R E E F A R M N E W S www.wvfa.org Spring 2018 |  West Virginia Forestry Association Mountain State Forestry 25 ATFS Goals for 2018 AS WE BEGAN 2018, we heard from the new leaders of the American Tree Farm System (ATFS) on the progress of the program and goals for the future. With strategies to improve ATFS in full swing (such as “State’s Voice, State’s Choice,”), the growing importance of certification from family-owned lands, and AFF’s increasing results from its conservation work, AFF plans to focus 2018 on building a stronger, larger and more impactful ATFS. For more go the this internet link: www.forestfoundation.org/2018-atfs-outlook?utm_source=email&utm_ referral&utm_campaign=partners  Certified Tree Farmer Fee Deferred Policy: AFF has decided to defer implementation of the Certified Tree Farmer Fee BACKGROUND: AFF REMAINS COMMITTED to ensuring ATFS has value and that those who receive that value help support the program. When AFF established the fee on State Committees for every Certified Tree Farmer ($10 per Certified Tree Farmer, not to exceed $7,000 per state, to be paid starting in 2019) as part of “State’s Voice, State’s Choice,” our goal was to help State Committees get on a track to financial sustainability, including by securing financial support from those that receive value from the program. Many states have done this or have plans to do this, and we support these efforts. To be successful with both a national program and state programs, ATFS needs increased financial support.  Contact us today! www.llmpubs.com | 800-647-1511 Advertise to Support Your Association! Make your company stand out while supporting your association so they can change your industry for the better! • Speak to your entire association’s member base • Complimentary graphic design services • Modify an existing ad or have a new one created • Multi-publication discounts