Keep non-industrial lands in a productive and healthy condition for present and future owners to increase the economic and environmental benefits of the land. Keep non-industrial lands in a productive and healthy condition for present and future owners to increase the economic and environmental benefits of these lands. Enables consistent management based on the company's knowledge of its environment aspects, related impacts and its other legal requirements. Provides a tool for communicating the company's progress and accomplishments to its suppliers, customers, employees and management. Free visits every five years by professional resource managers, Tree Farmer magazine, state and local workshops, state newsletters, national convention, local recognition.
Processes occur at the international, national, and regional levels.
Landowner must seek professional advice at appropriate times. Post-harvest evaluation required. Basic policy and appropriations authority set in the 1990 Farm Bill. Further implementation measures developed by individual state committees. A Technical Secretariat is identified.