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Program Requirements

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Have at least 10 contiguous acres of wooded land

Allowances exist for including areas like food plots, water resources (lakes, ponds, streams), Christmas tree farms, orchards, and other non-forested regions as long as they are integrated into the forest system. If you are unsure if you meet the minimum required acreage, contact your county chair.

2

Have a written Forest Management Plan that aligns with our Sustainability Standards

Management plans can take many forms and should clearly outline the landowner's land management goals. To align with the American Tree Farm System's Sustainability Standards, a forest management plan must cover forest health, soil, water, wood and fiber production, threatened or endangered species, special sites, invasive species, and forests of recognized importance.

3

Steward your Tree Farm in alignment with our wood, water, wildlife, and recreation values.

Landowners are encouraged to develop and retain documents related to their management activities. Continued compliance with the Sustainability Standards is confirmed through site visits. These scheduled inspections are at no cost to the Tree Farmer.​​​​

Where Are You In Your Stewardship Storyline?

The Maine Tree Farm Program can help you get started! ​

Here are a few first steps as you begin your stewardship storyline and consider joining the Maine Tree Farm Program. 

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Free Walk and Talk

Start your stewardship storyline by exploring your woodlands with a Maine Forest Service District Forester.

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Forest Management Plans

Use a forest management plan to guide your stewardship activities. A Licensed Forester can help you write one, or you can write your own.

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Talk with a Tree Farmer

Explore the Maine Tree Farm Program with a Tree Farmer or our Program Coordinator

Program Benefits

Recognition

  • Iconic Tree Farm sign 

  • Personalized Nameplate

  • Certificate of Recognition

Information

  • Monthly e-Newsletters

  • Biannual Print Newsletters

  • Online Resource Bank

  • Access to Industry and Resource Professionals

Community

  • Opportunities to connect and share with like-minded landowners at all Maine Tree Farm Program events and offerings

Validation

  • The comfort of knowing your woodland stewardship meets internationally recognized standards

Subscribe to our monthly eNewsletter for the latest news from Tree Farm!

535 Civic Center Drive

Augusta, Maine, 04330

info@maintreefarm.com

Tel: (207)621-9872

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