Private Landowners and Family-Owned Forests Can Now Be ATFS Certified by SCS Global Services
EMERYVILLE, Calif.,December 21, 2022 /3BL Media/ -SCS Global Services (SCS), the United States’ premier third-party certifier of forestry management claims since 1991, announced today that it is now accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) to offer certification to theAmerican Tree Farm System Standard(ATFS). ATFS certification enables family-owned forests and private landowners in the US to demonstrate that their forest management practices conform to rigorous environmental standards.
ATFS is endorsed by theProgramme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification(PEFC), which enables supply chains and companies sourcing products from ATFS certified woodlands to receive recognition in international markets. ATFS certified woodlands are a principal source of fiber for chain-of-custody programs under PEFC internationally and theSustainable Forestry Initiative®(SFI®) in the US and Canada.
“We are excited to expand our existing portfolio of responsible forestry certifications to include the American Tree Farm System,” said Maggie Schwartz, SCS’ Managing Director of Natural Resources. “ATFS certification allows landowners of smaller stands to showcase their commitment to sustainable forest management and participate in the chain of custody programs of PEFC and SFI.”
ATFS provides three options to achieve certification:
- an individual third-party certificate
- an independently managed group program
- a State Tree Farm Program
ATFS certified projects range in size from 10 and 10,000 acres of woodlands.
To learn more about ATFS certification through SCS, clickhere. SCS also offers certifications to SFI and Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) forest management standards, as well as chain of custody certification for products under SFI, PEFC and FSC.
About SCS Global Services
SCS Global Services是第三方环境和可持续性验证，认证，审计，测试和标准发展的全球领导者。金博宝怎么注册它的计划跨越了行业的横截面，认识到气候缓解，绿色建筑，产品制造，食品和农业，林业，消费产品等方面的成就。SCS总部位于加利福尼亚州埃默里维尔（Emeryville），在美洲，亚太地区，太平洋，欧洲和非洲设有代表和会员办事处。它的广泛审核员网络是其领域的专家，由于其致力于质量和专业精神，该公司是公司，机构和倡导组织的可信赖合作伙伴。SCS是一家特许福利公司，反映了其对社会和环境负责的商业实践的承诺。了解更多信息，visit www.scsglobalservices.com.
About the American Forest Foundation
The American Forest Foundation (AFF), a forest conservation organization, works on the ground with families, partners, and elected officials to promote stewardship and keep our forests healthy. America's family forests are vital for producing clean water and air, wildlife habitat, and sustainable wood supplies. AFF's signature program, the American Tree Farm System® is the country's largest sustainable woodland program with a network of more than 70,000 family forest owners managing nearly 19 million acres of forestland. Learn more:www.forestfoundation.org
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