Washington Tree Farm Program

The Washington Tree Farm Program and its valued volunteers provide certification, education, and recognition to family-owned tree farms.

The Washington Tree Farm Program operates the American Tree Farm System (ATFS) in Washington State.The American Tree Farm System (ATFS) works nationwide and in partnership with local, state and national groups to provide hands-on support for America's 10 million family forest owners, giving them the tools they need to manage healthy and sustainable woodlands. In Washington State, we help tree far

03/10/2026

March Newsletter

Washington Tree Farm Program- March 2026 newsletter In late 2025, the Taylor family added 278 acres in Lewis and Pacific Counties, Washington, and 36 acres in Columbia County, Oregon, to the American Tree Farm System. The Taylor family has been a member of the American Tree Farm System since 2015 and now manages over 900 acres.

12/12/2025

Washington Tree Farm Program- December 2025 newsletter As we near the end of 2025—and the conclusion of my two-year term as Chair of the Washington Tree Farm Program—I want to extend my sincere thanks for your support. It has been a privilege to serve this community, and I truly enjoyed meeting so many of you at events across the state. It’s g...

11/13/2025

PRE ORDER NOW!

Bring the beauty of Washington forests into your office, kitchen, or workshop - or share it with family and friends! The 2026 Tour of Washington Forestry Calendar features stunning photographs taken by tree farmers, tree farm inspectors, and WSSAF members, capturing the heart of sustainable forestry across our state.
We're asking for a $25 donation per calendar, with bulk discounts available:

* 1-9 calendars: $25 each
* 10-20 calendars: $20 each
* 21 or more: $15 each

Your purchase helps support forestry education and outreach throughout Washington.

Calendars may be ordered online here:https://www.watreefarm.org/asp-products/2026-calendar/ . If you want to pay by check, please fill out this order form, and mail it and the check to Washington Tree Farm Program PO Box 1814 Olympia, WA 98507.

Fall Forestry Seminar – October 3rd – Washington Tree Farm Program

09/25/2025

You are invited to sign up for our Fall Forestry Seminar with our topic being: Keeping your forest as forest. For more information please visit our website here:

Fall Forestry Seminar – October 3rd – Washington Tree Farm Program Please join us at 9am at Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve on October 3rd for our Fall Forestry Seminar on ” Keeping your forest as forest”. Topics include current use programs, legacy planning, conservation easements, and growing maples for figure. We will also have a ethnobotany ...

04/28/2025

2025 tree farmer of the year……. Lentz bros tree farm.

04/28/2025

Congratulations Jean Bolton 2025 tree farmer of year nominee.

Photos from Washington Tree Farm Program's post

04/28/2025

2025 inspector of the year Paul Graves and 2025 leadership award Bob Obedzinski

04/28/2025

Congratulations to Chuck Holland for his 25 yr tree farm sign and Bill Stewart 50 year sign!

03/12/2025

In Portland Maine at the National leadership conference and Nick Kunz is being recognized as 2025 regional inspector of the year and the Townsend family of Coburg tree farm as 2025 national tree farm of the year! Way to represent Washington state!!