Quite simply, a Green Tag Forest is a woodland whose stewardship has been certified as incorporating good forestry practices that assure a balance of natural diversity and a sustainable forest productivity.
Certifications are currently underway in four states.
The purpose of Green Tag certification is to provide recognition to private landowners who are practicing responsible and sustainable woodland stewardship. As an added benefit, the Green Tag designation may help landowners command a market premium for their timber as green-certified. The program compliments those sponsored by American Tree Farm and the international Forest Stewardship Council. The forest industry's Sustainable Forestry Initiative as well as the federal and state Forest Stewardship programs may eventually offer certification. NWOA NFA Green Tag Lookouts NationalForestry.