Welcome! The Ohio Tree Farm program is the application of the American Tree Farm System (ATFS) to Ohio and is operated by volunteers through the Ohio Tree Farm Committee.
Our Mission:
To promote the growing of renewable forest resources on private land while protecting environmental benefits and increasing public understanding of all benefits of productive forests.
The four segments of our sign emphasize this integrated approach to the management of our woodlands:
1) Wood 2) Water 3) Wildlife 4) Recreation
Management of woodlands by the ATFS standards leads to a designation of a 'Certified Family Forest' that indicates the Tree Farmer's goals
are to provide a renewable resource in a sustainable manner while maintaining a healthy forest that protects water, wildlife, and recreational values.
Watch this video about the Ohio Tree Farm Program and its benefits to Ohio woodland owners.
Michael and Patsy Schmuki
2023 Ohio Tree Farm of the Year
Noah Mechling
Yoder Lumber Co.
2023 Ohio Tree Farm Inspector of the Year
Paul and Joanne Mechling
Snowy Oak Tree Farm
2021 Regional Tree Farm of the Year
Randy and Koral Clum
Hepatica Falls Tree Farm
2018 National Tree Farm of the Year
See their video here.
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