Tree Farmer - November/December 2008 - (Page 3)

volume 27, no.6 iSSn 1553-7749 november/december 2008 WWW.TReeFARmSySTem.oRG The AmeRicAn TRee FARm SySTem® Tree Farmer is the official magazine of the American Tree Farm System (ATFS), a program of the American Forest Foundation’s Center for Family Forests. It is published six times a year for private forest landowners and volunteer foresters. Opinions do not necessarily represent those of ATFS, CFF, or AFF. miSSion To promote the growing of renewable forest resources on private lands while protecting environmental benefits and increasing public understanding of all benefits of productive forestry. Tree Farmer magazine is a forest enhancement publication by Tree Farmers for Tree Farmers and all who benefit from their endeavors. Tree Farmer espouses the environmental benefits of sustainable production of forest products through responsible forest stewardship on private forestlands. With information, advocacy, and practical advice, the magazine promotes sustainable forest practices for multiple benefits to society. Features 4 6 Tree Farmers Guide to GPS mapping Buyer’s Guide & Resource Directory Our sixth annual guide to a wealth of products and services designed to enhance your good stewardship efforts. STAFF Editor-In-Chief Bob Simpson Editor Theresa D’Orsi Executive Editor Brigitte Johnson, APR Design TM Design, Inc. Printing Mercury Published by The American Forest Foundation Laurence Wiseman, President & CEO conTAcT uS For subscriptions, address changes, and general information Tree Farmer Magazine American Forest Foundation 1111 Nineteenth Street, NW Suite 780 Washington, DC 20036 888.889.4466 info@treefarmsystem.org www.treefarmsystem.org 18 6 Associations & Organizations 6 Certified Group Auditors 7 Consulting Foresters & Managers 12 Co-op Resources 13 Equipment Financing 13 Fertilizers, Herbicides & Repellents 13 Forest Appraisal, Analysis & Management 15 Forest Measuring Instruments & Software 15 Insurance 15 Land Leasing 15 Land Sales 15 Online Resources 17 Publications 17 Real Estate Brokers 17 Resources 18 Seeds & Seedlings 19 Supplies, Gifts & Apparel 19 Timber Buyers & Loggers 19 Timber Pricing Services 20 Tools & Equipment 21 Tree Paint & Markers 21 Tree Protectors & Shelters 22 Wood Manufacturers 23 Agencies 23 Associations & Organizations 27 Cooperative, State Research, Education & Extension Services 27 Grant, Loan & Cost-Share Programs 28 Tree Farm State Contracts Southern Regional Tree Farmer of the year Johney Haralson’s boyhood passion for hunting quail calls him back into the woods of South Carolina. RESOURCE DIRECTORY 40 SuBScRiPTionS Subscriptions to Tree Farmer are $18 per year, $34 for two years, and $50 for three years. Foreign subscriptions are $25 per year. Single copies are available for $4.00. 46 PleASe WRiTe Tree Farmer welcomes correspondence on editorial matters, letters to the editor, manuscripts, new product announcements and photos for consideration. The publisher reserves the right to accept, reject and/or edit these materials. Proposed editorial material will only be returned if accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped return envelope. 36 40 PlT: connecting Kids to nature Washington State Tree Farmer Lynette Falkner explains how she and husband Bob have welcomed schoolchildren to explore the beauty and the fun of being outdoors. ADveRTiSinG DiRecToR Jim Führer Mast High Media 4131 SW Hillsdale Ave, Suite 100 Portland, OR 97239 Phone: 503.227.1381 Fax: 503.227.1391 Email: jim@masthighmedia.com ©2008 American Forest Foundation (AFF). All rights reserved. Material may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission of AFF. Columns 42 45 46 Taxing issues Follow these tips for your end-of-year tax review. Ties to the land Determining sweat equity in the Tree Farm. Sharing your experiences A Habitat for Humanity house highlights sustainable forestry in Minnesota. coveR: Early morning in wintEr on thE ashuElot rivEr in winchEstEr, nEw hampshirE. photographErs: JErry and marcy monkman http://www.treefarmsystem.org http://www.treefarmsystem.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Tree Farmer - November/December 2008

Tree Farmer - November/December 2008
Contents
Tree Farmers Guide to GPS Mapping
Buyer's Guide & Resource Directory
Certified Group Auditors
Associations & Organizations
Consulting Foresters & Managers
Co-op Resources
Forest Appraisal, Analysis & Management
Equipment Financing
Fertilizers, Herbicides & Repellents
Online Resources
Land Leasing
Forest Measuring Instruments & Software
Insurance
Land Sales
Publications
Real Estate Brokers
Resources
Seed & Seedlings
Resource Directory
Timber Buyers & Loggers
Timber Pricing Services
Supplies, Gifts & Apparel
Tools & Equipment
Tree Paint & Markers
Tree Protectors & Shelters
Wood Manufacturers
Agencies
Associations & Organization
Grant, Loan & Cost-Share Programs
Cooperative, State Research, Education & Extension Services
Tree Farm State Contracts
Southern Regional Tree Farmer of the Year
PLT: Connecting Kids to Nature
Taxing Issues
Ties to the Land
Sharing Your Experiences

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