Relevant links
The Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc. (ACF) - Alexandria, VA
The Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc. (ACF) was founded in 1948 to advance the professionalism, ethics, and interests of
professional foresters whose primary work was consulting to the public. The ACF is the only national association for consulting foresters.
www.acf-foresters.org
Society of American Foresters (SAF) - Bethesda, MD
The Society of American Foresters (SAF) is the national scientific and educational organization representing the forestry profession in the United States. Founded in 1900 by Gifford Pinchot, it is
the largest professional society for foresters in the world.
www.safnet.org
Certified Forester Program - Society of American Foresters (SAF)
TheCertified Forester® program ensures that foresters meet the profession's educational requirements, have at least five years of professional forestry experience, adhere to standards of professional practice, pass a rigorous competency exam, and participate in continuing education. You can be assured you are hiring a qualified forester if you hire a CF.
American Tree Farm System (ATFS) - Washington, DC
The American Tree Farm System® (ATFS), a program of the American Forest Foundation, is committed to sustaining forests, watershed and healthy habitats through the power of private
Michigan Tree Farm System (MFPC) - Lansing, MI stewardship.
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.
www.treefarmsystem.org/michigan
The Michigan Forest Products Council
The Michigan Forest Products Council is the leading trade association representing the state's entire forest products industry including,
landowners, foresters, sawmills and manufacturers of cabinets, furniture, flooring, pulp, paper, paperboard, lumber, panel board, plywood, oriented strand board, utility polls veneer and many other
wood products.
www.michiganforest.com
Michigan State University - Department of Forestry - East Lansing, MI
The Department of Forestry provides leadership in the creation and dissemination of knowledge to promote stewardship of forests.
Michigan DNR
Michigan's forests, land and water are indeed a vibrant part of the state. They teem with plant and animal life, provide outdoor recreation
opportunities, support 150,000 jobs and contribute over $12 billion to Michigan's economy each year.
http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-30301---,00.html
Michigan Christmas Tree Association
Michigan’s voice for the Christmas tree industry. Whether that means presenting a Christmas tree to the Governor, meeting with legislators regarding concerns for our industry, or participating in
promotional opportunities in the media, MCTA members have visibility and a voice.
http://www.mcta.org/
Ruffed Grouse Society
Our members are mainly grouse and woodcock hunters who support national scientific conservation and management efforts to ensure the future of the species. RGS employs a team of wildlife biologists to work with private landowners, and government, including local, state and federal, land managers who are interested in improving their land for ruffed grouse, American woodcock and the other songbirds and wildlife that have similar requirements.
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development
MDARD is comprised of seven divisions that use a customer-driven, solution-oriented approach to cultivate and expand new economic opportunities for the food and agricultural sector. MDARD has a few different programs for landowners that own timberland.
Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy
SWMLC works in the nine counties of southwest Michigan to preserve wild and scenic places for today — and keep them healthy for tomorrow.SWMLC is governed by a board of directors and operated by a professionalstaff that works in concert with dedicated volunteers. SWMLC helps individuals and organizations preserve land important to wildlife, water quality, and people; encourages ecologically sound land practices; and provides opportunities for education, research, recreation, and nature study. http://www.swmlc.org/
Michigan Forest Association
Landowners, professionals and other interested people working to promote education and wise management and use of our forests.
MFA beliefs:
To promote good management on all forest land,
To educate our members about good forest practices and stewardship of the land,
To inform the general public about forestry issues and the benefits of good forest management.
International Society of Arboriculture
Through research, technology, and education, the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) promotes the professional practice of arboriculture and fosters a greater worldwide awareness of the benefits of trees.
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