It consists of a series of coursework, field trips and
outreach activities, which lead to three levels of recognition: Tree Farm
Technician, Tree Farm Manager, and Master Tree Farmer.
Recognition consists of achievement certificates at all three levels and
a sign for the Master Tree Farmer that can be displayed below the Tree Farm
sign.
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The Colorado Master Tree Farmer Program is administered by
the Colorado State Tree Farm Committee. It
is sponsored jointly by the Committee, the local Colorado State Forest Service
District Forester, and the local Tree Farmers association.
Certificates will be issued by the Committee after review
of the trainees individual summary sheets provided to the Committee by the
District Forester or his representative. The
Committee upon completion of all requirements will provide Master Tree Farmer
signs by the Tree Farmer.
Instructors will be chosen by the Districts subject to approval by the State Tree Farm Committee.
1. He or she must be a Certified Tree Farmer.
2. Completion of the Tree Farm Technician level.
3. Completion of the Tree Farm Manager level.
4. Score at least 70% on a written, open book examination.
5.
Documented outreach activities such as hosting educational tours,
authorship of articles in newspapers, membership in volunteer fire departments,
administrative activities in the local Tree Farm or natural resource
organization, recruitment of new Tree Farmers, and any other activities that
educate people to the benefits of Tree Farming.
The State Committee will provide certificates and the Master Tree Farmer sign.
Trainees will pay a tuition fee that will cover the costs of building rental, paid instructors, materials, and transportation. The District Forester may be able to locate free meeting rooms. Trainees may provide their own transportation for the field trip(s). These two factors will help to keep costs at a reasonable minimum.
Registration will be on a Tree Farm rather than on an
individual basis. For example, a
husband and wife Tree Farm team would be one registration and receive one set of
materials. They would, however,
receive two certificates.
Foresters, Tree Farmers, public accountants, and other professionals may qualify as instructors. The State Committee may provide instructors upon request by the District. Instructors will approve by the State Committee routinely. Persons who are recognized as knowledgeable people in their field will easily be approved as instructors. This is not intended to be a painful process. The Committee only wishes to maintain the integrity of the Program and provide accurate information to the trainees.