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Oregon Conservation Programs
Oregon Tree Farm System (OTFS)
Program level:
State
Land use:
Forest
Provider:
AMERICAN TREE FARM SYSTEM (ATFS)/OREGON TREE FARM SYSTEM (OTFS)
Benefits provided:
Marketing
Water-focused program:
No
Our purpose is to help family forest landowners manage their lands with the goals of conserving forests, water, and wildlife while promoting natural resources based recreational opportunities.
Overview
Description:
Many people traveling Oregon’s country roads have seen green-and-white, diamond-shaped signs reading “Certified Tree Farm, American Tree Farm System: Wood, Water, Wildlife, Recreation.” As a national organization, the American Tree Farm System has been around since 1941. The sign verifies that the family-owned forest behind the sign is being managed to internationally recognized standards of sustainability. The Tree Farm System also conducts the Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year recognition program at the county, state, regional and national levels.
Eligibility:
Have a written management plan.
Show that sustainable forest practices are being applied on your forestland
Financial benefit:
No
Contact information
Contact person:
Jeremy Felty
Organization:
Phone number:
503-588-1813
Email:
Information last updated on July 1, 2022.
Planning Importance
Developing a forest, agricultural, or conservation plan helps identify and prioritize objectives for landowners. These objectives can determine what type programs to search for. Supporting organizations in your area often provide free consultation and planning.
Landscape Characteristics
See how your land fits into the broader context of regional conservation, ecosystem services, and working lands' values across the landscape through our interactive mapper tool. It could help you determine which program is a good fit for you!
Contact Us
This tool is meant for you. If you have any ideas for improvement, are struggling to find something, having difficulty navigating, or program info is incorrect or missing, please contact Rachel SantaOlalla and she will fix it ASAP.
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