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20-469: The mission of American Forests is "Creating Healthy and Resilient Forests, from Cities to Wilderness, that Deliver Essential Benefits for Climate, People, Water and Wildlife." American Forests' activities comprise four separate program areas: rural forest restoration, equitable tree canopy in cites, the National Register of Champion Trees, and forest policy. In addition, the organization publishes

40-452: A community in the management of their natural resources through various community coalitions. The organization publishes a quarterly magazine, American Forests , formerly called American Forests and Forest Life (1924–1930), American Forestry (1910–1923), Conservation (1908–1909), Forestry and Irrigation (1902–1908), and The Forester (1895–1901). The first three issues of volume one were titled New Jersey Forester . American Forests

60-409: A licensing requirement for foresters, and most of those require at least a four-year degree. Foresters are often employed by private industry, federal and state land management agencies, or private consulting firms. Forester was a title used widely during Medieval times. The forester usually held a position equal to a sheriff or local law enforcer, and he could act as a barrister or arbiter. He

80-559: A membership of individuals who care about trees and forests: environmentalists, recreational enthusiasts and tree lovers. National Register of Champion Trees The National Register of Champion Trees is a list of the largest tree specimens found in the United States as reported to American Forests by the public. A tree on this list is called a National Champion Tree . The National Register of Champion Trees has been maintained since 1940 by American Forests . To be eligible,

100-450: A quarterly magazine. Across North America, millions of acres of native forests have been lost or degraded by disasters like wildfires, pests, and disease, as well as human actions like mining, development, and widespread clearing for unsustainable practices. Forest restoration can bring native forests back — and all the natural benefits they provide society — while also creating green jobs. Through their Tree Equity program, American Forests

120-444: A species must be recognized as native or naturalized in the United States. American Forests uses the following formula to calculate a point score for each tree so that they may be compared to others: The National Register of Champion Trees is updated yearly and is available to view online. In addition to the national list, states, counties, and cities maintain their own list of local Champion Trees. This tree -related article

140-646: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Professional forester A forester is a person who practises forest management and forestry , the science, art, and profession of managing forests . Foresters engage in a broad range of activities including ecological restoration and management of protected areas . Foresters manage forests to provide a variety of objectives including direct extraction of raw material , outdoor recreation , conservation, hunting and aesthetics. Emerging management practices include managing forestlands for biodiversity , carbon sequestration and air quality. Foresters work for

160-553: Is responding to this challenge by leading the move for Tree Equity in cities across America. They partner with city leaders and community groups (22 cities and counting) to develop science-based urban forestry programs to grow and maintain tree canopy in neighborhoods that have fallen behind. They advocate for and fund urban forestry, launch high-impact planting projects, build public awareness, and lead national efforts to increase federal, state, and local funding for urban forestry projects. American Forests enlists hundreds of volunteers in

180-512: The National Register of Champion Trees . For more than 70 years, the goal of the program has remained: to preserve and promote the iconic stature of these living monarchs and to educate people about the key role that these remarkable trees and forests play in sustaining a healthy environment. The organization also works to advocate for the protection and restoration of rural and urban forests through public policy, and engage members of

200-797: The Weeks Act , and for creation of the Civilian Conservation Corps . In 1924, the AFA started what would become a national tradition by donating the first living national Christmas tree to the White House . In 1940, the AFA began maintaining the National Register of Champion Trees , a list of the largest trees of each native and naturalized species in the United States. Candidates for the National Register are nominated by coordinators, big-tree hunters and volunteers across

220-689: The timber industry , government agencies, conservation groups , local authorities, urban parks boards, citizens' associations, and private landowners . The forestry profession includes a wide diversity of jobs, with educational requirements ranging from college bachelor's degrees to PhDs for highly specialized work. Industrial foresters plan forest regeneration starting with careful harvesting. Urban foresters manage trees in urban green spaces . Foresters work in tree nurseries growing seedlings for woodland creation or regeneration projects. Foresters improve tree genetics . Forest engineers develop new building systems. Professional foresters measure and model

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240-578: The U.S. in what has become an annual competition between individuals, counties, and even states to hold the most champion trees. In 1990, the AFA created the Global ReLeaf program, which plants trees to restore forested ecosystems across the U.S. and around the world. Currently more than 40 million trees have been planted through this program. In 1992, the AFA changed its name to American Forests to better reflect its environmental efforts. What began as an association of professional foresters , now has

260-510: The United States to locate, protect, and register the largest trees, and to educate the public about the benefits of mature trees and forests. It is active in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and has been used as a model for many state big tree programs and several international ones, in places such as Australia, New Zealand, South Korea and Mexico. More than 750 U.S. champions are crowned each year and documented in its biannual publication,

280-487: The average. The Council for Higher Education Accreditation considers the Society of American Foresters as the principal accreditor for academic degree programs in professional forestry, both at a Bachelor's and Master's level. Usually a bachelor's degree is considered the minimum education required, but some individuals are able to secure a job without a college education based on their experience. Some states have

300-493: The cause of forestry. In 1889 the original name was resumed. During the nearly century and a half since their founding, they: During the early years of its existence, the AFA relied on annual reports, occasional bulletins, and the general press for the publication of information about forestry. In 1897 it was incorporated, and it took over from the New Jersey Forestry Association the publication of

320-577: The growth of forests with tools like geographic information systems . Foresters may combat insect infestation, disease, forest and grassland wildfire , but increasingly allow these natural aspects of forest ecosystems to run their course when the likelihood of epidemics or risk of life or property are low. Increasingly, foresters participate in wildlife conservation planning and watershed protection. Foresters have been mainly concerned with timber management, especially reforestation , forests at prime conditions, and fire control. Many people confuse

340-400: The periodical The Forester , changing the title later to Forestry and Irrigation , then Conservation , and, finally, American Forests . By 1920, the AFA had about 10,000 members, and was active and influential in educating public sentiment and in shaping forestry legislation. The AFA was long active in the conservation movement, advocating for the creation of forest reserves, for passage of

360-577: The role of the forester with that of the logger , but most foresters are concerned not only with the harvest of timber, but also with the sustainable management of forests. The forester Jack C. Westoby remarked that "forestry is concerned not with trees, but with how trees can serve people". The median salary of foresters in the United States was $ 53,750, in 2008. Beginning foresters without bachelor's degrees make considerably less. Those with master's degrees are able to command salaries closer to

380-825: Was established in September 1875 as the American Forestry Association ( AFA ) by physician and horticulturist John Aston Warder and a group of like-minded citizens in Chicago . The object of the organization was to collect and disseminate information on forestry and to foster the conservation of the existing forests. In 1882, the AFA was merged into the American Forestry Congress , which organized that year in Cincinnati, Ohio . It became at once nationally influential in promoting

400-428: Was often based in a forester's lodge , and was responsible for patrolling the woodlands on a lord or noble's property, hence the synonymous term 'woodward'. His duties included negotiating sales of lumber and timber and stopping poachers from illegally hunting. Frequently outlaws would take refuge in heavily wooded regions. When this occurred it was the duty of the forester to organize armed posses to capture or disperse

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