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Benefits of being a Tree Farmer
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"I manage my woodlands for pride, profit, and pleasure," said
one outstanding tree farmer. In varying combinations perhaps
all tree farmers share those goals. The returns on your investment
will not be measured in terms of dollars alone.
Pride As a certified tree farmer you'll find great pride and
satisfaction in protecting the forestry interests of your family
and others. You'll improve you woodlands, and serve the needs
of America as well. For your effort you'll receive a certificate
identifying your woodlands as a Tree Farm. And with that comes
a green and white Tree Farm sign that tells the public that
you're a forest manager and concerned conservationist. You might
even be recommended as tree farmer of the year and compete with
other tree farmers at district, state, regional and national
levels.
Profit As a forest manager your woodlands will produce more
timber than you might have though possible. And increased timber
yields mean additional income for you. Income that will continue
to grow and replenish with our forest. Also, in some states,
certified tree farmers qualify for special real estate tax assessments
that are lower than normal.
Pleasure Tree farmers enjoy their forests. Many are personally
involved with planting and tending. Others take their pleasure
in the recreation and scenery, delegating the work to professionals.
Either way you'll often look over your woodlands and smile at
the beautiful forest that came from your wise management. Getting
started
Solid forest management begins with determining you objectives:
determining what you have on you lands and developing a forest
management plan. A professional forester can answer your questions.
A free inspection of your woodlands can be arranged by your
local NM
EMNRD Forestry Division district office, or send for more
information. To qualify for Tree Farm certification your
woodlands must be: * One Ten acres or more. * Two Managed for
the production of timber and other forest products. * Three
Protected from fire, insects, disease, and destructive grazing.
Pioneer Tree Farm Program If you're just discovering the benefits
of forest management and haven't met the qualifications for
full Tree Farm certification, you can be eligible as a Pioneer
tree farmer. By developing written management recommendations
and showing a desire to follow them, you'll be on the way toward
full certification. To help you, you will receive The American
Tree Farmer Magazine. It costs nothing to join and doesn't obligate
you in any way, other than your own personal dedication to good
forest management.
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