One of the true highlights of our first year of land ownership was achieving American Tree Farm System (ATFS) Certification. “ATFS-certified family forests meet eight standards of sustainability and are managed for multiple purposes: water, wildlife, wood and recreation.” All Certified Family Forest owners have a management plan that addresses air, water, soil quality, wildlife, special sites, invasive species and integrated pest management as described in the ATFS Standards of Sustainability. Continue reading →