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RI TREE FARM FALL TOUR
Saturday, October 26, 2024 — 9:00am to 12:00pm
Angell Tree Farm, 27 T. Angell Way, Scituate, RI
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The Rhode Island Tree Farm Program is conducting its annual Fall Tour amongst the open fields and along the woodland trails of the Angell Tree Farm, 27 T. Angell Way, in Scituate, RI on Saturday, October 26, 2024. The tour will begin at 9:00 AM and run until about noon. T. Angell Way is located along Chopmist Hill Road (RI Route 102), just south of Central Pike. Signs will be posted at intersections, and plenty of parking is available at the end of T. Angell Way.
In addition to the walk in the woods and fields of the Angell property, the RI Tree Farm Program will be presenting certain 25 and 50-year anniversary Tree Farms with special roadside signs recognizing these Tree Farmers for their long-term commitment to conserving and improving RI’s forested lands.
According to Ronald Fasano of Richmond, the Chair of the RI Tree Farm Committee, “This year’s forest walk will allow us to view the multiple wildlife habitat and forest stand improvement projects that owners Tom and Ruth Angell have established over the past thirty-five years. We’d like to thank them for opening up their property for this year’s program.”
The event is free and open to the public, and registration is not required. The event will be held rain or shine. Proper footwear and appropriate dress for the weather is required. For more information, contact RIFCO at (401) 568-3410.
The RI Tree Farm Program is a voluntary recognition program, part of the American Tree Farm System, promoting the sustainable management of our forests for wood, water, wildlife, and recreation since 1941. The RI Tree Farm Program sponsors annual tours to highlight the work that certified Tree Farmers do to protect and manage Rhode Island’s woodlands. The Rhode Island program is co-sponsored by the RI Forest Conservators Organization (RIFCO), the RI DEM’s Division of Agriculture & Forest Environment, and Providence Water.
Joint Annual Dinner & Conservation Awards Presentation
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Stephanie and Lincoln Chafee, owners of Wee-Hoose Farm in Exeter,
were presented the 2017 Outstanding Tree Farm of the Year Award.
Press Release
Lincoln & Stephanie Chafee; Marc Tremblay, Wee-Hoose Farm Forester;
Ron Fasano, Chair of the RI Tree Farm Committee
 New Rhode Island Tree Farm Strategic Plan
The Rhode Island Tree Farm Committee is pleased to announce the release of the Rhode Island Tree Farm Program Strategic Plan. The 5-year plan is designed to provide direction for the Rhode Island Tree Farm Committee to ensure that our resources are properly invested in our state and communities. As a member of the nation's oldest and largest network of woodland owners, we hope you will take a few minutes to review these documents.
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About Us
The mission of the Rhode Island Tree Farm Program is to promote the growing of renewable forest resources on private lands while protecting environmental benefits and increasing public understanding of all benefits of productive forestry.
The American Tree Farm System® (ATFS) -- a program of the American Forest Foundation -- is committed to sustaining forests, watershed and healthy habitats through the power of private stewardship.
Since 1941, ATFS has educated and recognized the commitment of private forest owners in the United States. Currently, ATFS has 33 million acres of privately owned forestland and 51,000 family forest owners who are committed to excellence in forest stewardship, in 46 states. Tree Farmers share a unique commitment to protect wildlife habitat and watersheds, to conserve soil and to provide recreation for their communities while producing wood for America. These individuals hold the key to the kinds of forests, forest activities and forest resources future generations of Americans will enjoy.
ATFS has established standards and guidelines for property owners to meet to become a certified Tree Farm. Under these standards and guidelines, private forest owners must develop a management plan based on strict environmental standards and pass an inspection by an ATFS volunteer forester every five years.
Water. Wildlife. Recreation. Wood. The four sides of the Tree Farm sign tell the story of sustainable forestry ... a thriving forestland that has clean water, a healthy wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities. Our green and white diamond shaped Tree Farm signs are widely recognized across the country.
ATFS, dedicated to putting more good forestry on more acres.
In Rhode Island, the Tree Farm Program is sponsored by:
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