Tree Farmer of the Year Award

State Forest Stewardship Landowner and Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year Awards are combined into one award. Kansas Forest Service foresters, members of ATFS, members of KACD, Forest Stewardship landowners and Kansas State Tree Farm Committee and KFA members are all invited to submit nominations for the Forest Stewardship Tree Farmer of the Year. Award criteria will be based upon ATFS Outstanding Tree Farm of the Year guidelines and Forest Stewardship Program standards and guidelines. The KFA Board will select the award winner during their July meeting by majority vote.

FOREST STEWARDSHIP TREE FARMER OF THE YEAR AWARD 2023 NOMINATION FORM

(please attach Forest Stewardship Management Plan with map)

Name of Nominee:

Address:

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Location of Tree Farm:

Total woodland acreage:

Woodland acreage certified as a Tree Farm:

How long has Tree Farmer owned the land?

How long has the land been under a written forest management plan?

How long has the property been a certified Tree Farm?

Is the Tree Farm sign in good condition and correctly displayed?

What are the primary objectives of Tree Farm (i.e. financial, recreation, wildlife habitat, timber, etc.):

How much of the actual Tree Farm field work is done by the owner?

How is the rest accomplished?

What forest management work has been done in the last five years?

Harvesting (type of cut, volume & products):

Reforestation (natural, artificial and number of acres):

Other practices (protection and TSI):

Is the Tree Farm under the multiple use concept?

Yes No

If so, what uses are allowed?

In your own words, tell why you feel this is an exceptional Forest Stewardship Tree Farmer (why he or she especially deserves this recognition):

What, if anything, has this Forest Stewardship Tree Farmer done to promote forest management? (Examples: used property as a demonstration site, promoted forestry to youth groups, influenced other landowners to plant or manage their forest):

Does the Forest Stewardship Tree Farmer belong to any forestry organizations, i.e. Walnut Council, Kansas Forestry Association, etc., or has he or she received any special awards for forestry or conservation efforts?

Nominator’s Name:

Address:

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	(785) 650-1330
	dan.meyerhoff@kacd.net
	414 Autumn Lane, Hays, KS 67601