WFPA - Washington Forest Protection Association

Washington Tree Farmers Receive National Recognition

Each year the Tree Farm Program recognizes a state, regional and national Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year. In 2005, Tom and Sherry Fox, from Lewis County, WA, were honored with the prestigious National Outstanding Tree Farmer award. They are only the third Washington Tree Farm family selected in the last 62 years for the national award but the second Washington family since 2003. Certified Tree Farmers own at least 10 acres of forestland and actively follow a forest management plan developed in partnership with a volunteer forester. The plan addresses forest sustainability, wildlife habitat, recreation, and water and soil conservation.

A professional Tree Farm forester can help you develop a sound forest management plan and answer your questions.

The Washington Tree Farm Program (WTFP) is co-sponsored by Washington Farm Forestry Association (WFFA) and Washington Forest Protection Association (WFPA). The program is run by a Tree Farm Committee made up of foresters and small forest land owners who volunteer their time. Foresters from around the state volunteer their time to certify Tree Farms into the program.

The Washington Tree Farm Program is sponsored by the American Tree Farm System (ATFS) which is nationally sponsored by the American Forest Foundation.

The ATFS established standards and guidelines for property owners to become a certified Tree Farm. Private forest landowners must create a management plan based on strict environmental standards and pass an inspection every five years.

Now there are 29 million acres of privately owned forest land in the ATFS. This is the oldest and largest voluntary, third party verification process in the U.S. The Tree Farmers share the commitment to protect soil, wildlife habitat and provide recreation for their communities while producing wood products.

• Tree Farm Program Details
• Standards of Sustainability
• Contacts
• State Winners
• Registration Form
• Dispute Resolution Process

How to Join

To join, fill out the Online Tree Farm Registration Form. The WTFP will respond directly to you and forward a copy of your inquiry form to the appropriate District Coordinator who will contact you directly and arrange for a site visit.

For more information contact:

Donna Loucks
Tree Farm Administrator
Washington Tree Farm Program
P.O. Box 1010
Chehalis, WA 98532
360-736-5750