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Overview | Objectives |
Programs & Projects | Affiliations
 OVERVIEW
RIFCO is a non-profit forest conservation organization, whose members are primarily
forest landowners and other like-minded conservationists, dedicated to the protection and wise use of Rhode Island's woodland resources. OBJECTIVES
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People of all ages benefit from
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In representing Rhode Island's woodland owners, RIFCO has as its objectives:
- To promote the stewardship of Rhode Island's wooded lands and watersheds, aesthetic and recreational amenities, forest products, clean water, clean air, and varied wildlife.
- To assist the members of the organization with information and education on woodland management and to serve as a medium where woodland owners can share ideas and resources.
- To promote awareness of a healthy forest's role in improving environmental conditions by supporting rural community tree care programs and activities.
- To protect the heritage of our state's woodlands for the future by promoting effective land use planning.
- To promote equitable statewide assessment of farm, forest, and open-space land.
- To stay abreast of legislative action affecting Rhode Island's forests, and to serve as a medium of information exchange between the public, state agencies, legislature, and wood industries.
- To be an open forum for woodland owners, resource professionals, and concerned citizens to discuss legislation, issues, goals, and methods necessary to accomplish the organization's purpose and objectives.
PROGRAMS & PROJECTS Our current programs and projects include:
- Outreach program to improve the implementation of the
RI Farm, Forest, and Open Space (FFOS) Program;
Outreach efforts to increase the proper management of woodlands by providing technical assistance to private landowners and through co-sponsorship of the RI Tree Farm Program;
Promotion of Forestry Best Management Practices for water quality protection through the development of the official RI manual and through workshops;
Participation in the Alternative Forest Products promotion campaign developed by the RI Rural Lands Coalition;
Monitoring of state and local legislation and ordinances that may affect the ownership and management of woodlands;
Pursuit of a system of demonstration wood lots throughout the state.
AFFILIATIONS RIFCO is an affiliate of:
National Woodland Owner's Association
RI Agricultural Council
RIFCO is a co-sponsor of:
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