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In Memory of John Hemenway
The Vermont Woodlands Association would like to remember John Hemenway who passed away on December 21, 2016 at the age of 92. His work for the New England Forest Foundation began in 1953. Hemenway served on the VWA Board of Directors for many, many years, with his involvement in the Vermont Timberland Owners Association (now VWA) beginning in the early 1980s. He was the Vermont Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year in 2013. John was a trusted friend, mentor, and inspiration for many in the New England forestry community. We hope his work and commitment to support woodlands, conservation, and sustainable management continues to inspire woodland owners for decades to come. A link to his obituary can be found here.
The New England Forestry Foundation has a wonderful memorial write-up as does the Valley News.
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Woods, Wildlife and Warblers program
If you have not heard about the Woods, Wildlife and Warblers program yet, please visit the website to learn more and tell your southern Vermont woodland owner friends and neighbors. The Woods, Wildlife and Warblers is a partnership among Audubon Vermont, the Vermont Tree Farm Committee, Vermont Woodlands Association, and the American Forest Foundation. We couldn’t accomplish our work without the help of the rest of our partners, including Vermont Coverts, Vermont’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, and Vermont’s Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation.
Our focus is on providing landowners in Vermont with the knowledge, tools, and resources that will allow them to better care for their woods and the critters that call them home.We offer free, no obligation services to landowners, such as informational materials and site visits from a woodland expert. The expert will walk your land with you and discuss goals you may have for your land such as:
- Enhancing wildlife habitat on your property;
- Increasing the variety of wildlife species visiting your woods;
- Identifying and controlling invasive plants and insects;
- Monitoring how your woods are changing; and
- Maintaining your woods into the future.
Learn more on our website and sign up for your free visit from a woodland expert.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 19, 2017) – The following statement may be attributed to Tom Martin, President and CEO of the American Forest Foundation (AFF).
“The American Forest Foundation welcomes President-elect Trump’s nomination of former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue to be the country’s next Secretary of Agriculture. As a landowner and avid sportsman, he knows the importance of America’s forests, both public and privately owned, and understands the rural landowners and communities that work so hard to manage and protect these lands. As governor, he had an incredible track record of supporting policies at the state level, that helped landowners large and small to be responsible stewards of the land.”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) introduced a resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the American Tree Farm System (ATFS), a program founded in 1941 to help family and individual woodland owners sustain forests and promote the benefits that forests provide.
The ATFS celebrated its 75th anniversary on June 12, 2016. The resolution highlights its important role in providing Americans with clean air, jobs, wildlife habitats and sustainable resources.
“Tree farms are important to the economy of Arkansas and the entire country. Over 340,000 family forest owners own 9.3 million acres of forestland in Arkansas. The forest industry contributes more than $2 billion dollars to to our state’s economy in addition to providing numerous benefits to the environment,” Boozman said. “Arkansas tree farmers and woodland owners have made vital contributions to our state, both economically and in terms of conservation, and have much to be proud of. I’m proud to recognize ATFS on this milestone.”
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American Forest Foundation celebrates milestone for its signature program with a pledge to increase its impact on clean water, wildlife habitat and wood supply
SEATTLE, WA – The American Forest Foundation (AFF) today kicked off its celebration of the 75th anniversary of the American Tree Farm System (ATFS), the largest and oldest sustainable forestry program for family forest owners. In celebration, AFF’s governance, Tree Farmers, volunteers and partners have pledged to measurably increase their impact on the clean water, wildlife habitat and wood supply that comes from family-owned forests. Read full press release.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Tree Farm System® (ATFS) is pleased to recognize Paul Harwood of Tunbridge, Vermont as the 2015 National Outstanding Inspector of the Year. Harwood was selected from among four regional winners for his exceptional on-the-ground work with family forest owners in Vermont and continued commitment the American Tree Farm System. Read full press release.
The Vermont Tree Farm program is pleased to announce that Consulting Forester Paul Harwood has been named as the Northeast Regional Tree Farm forester for 2015. Harwood was nominated (surreptitiously) by the Tree Farm committee for his exemplary service to Tree Farmers and the Tree Farm program.
Tree Farm sign at the April 2013 VWA Annual Meeting.
with Tom Martin, American Forest Foundation President & CEO
Vermont Tree Farm Forester of the Year.
Wood products, including products from American Tree Farm System® (ATFS)-certified lands (a program of AFF), will now be given a fair shot by the General Services Administration (GSA). The GSA is one of the largest builders in the federal government.