• While Tennessee may be known for forests such as the one in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 80 percent of the state's forests are privately owned.lone tree amid smoky mountains image by Jorge Moro from Fotolia.com
  
  Originally known as "Keep Tennessee Green," the Tennessee Forestry Association advocates comprehension and preservation of the state's forest system. Its membership includes foresters, landowners, loggers, sawmills and trucking companies; grants available through TFA reflect this wide assortment of forestry interests. The grants present environmental education opportunities and encourage sustainable forestry practices.
  
  

Master Logger Program

• The Tennessee Forestry Association co-sponsors a master logger program. After completing a five-day training session, participants earn a master logger certificate, card, cap and manual. Graduates' names are added to a database for referrals to landowners and industry representatives. Master loggers are required to attend periodic continuing education classes to retain master logger status. The Forest Resource Association, Inc., hailed the program as one of the top three logger education programs in the country.
  
  Tennessee Forestry Association
  
  Master Logger Program
  
  PO Box 290693
  
  Nashville, TN 37229
  
  615-883-3832
  
  Tnforestry.com
  
  

Project Learning Tree

• Project Learning Tree provides forestry curriculum materials for children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and training and professional development resources for educators. According to the Tennessee Forestry Association, workbooks for children in pre-kindergarten through 8th grade include 96 activities with reinforcement of reading and technological skills and correlation to state and national education standards. The program presents high school students with the many sides of environmental issues and helps them understand how environmental policies and decisions are put into play. Environmental issues covered include forest ecology and municipal solid waste. Teachers can earn in-service credits through Project Learning Tree workshops, which are six hours long. The Tennessee Forestry Association provides workshop materials and facilitators.
  
  Tennessee Forestry Association
  
  Project Learning Tree
  
  PO Box 290693
  
  Nashville, TN 37229
  
  615-883-3832
  
  Tnforestry.com
  
  

Tree Farm Program

• The Tennessee Tree Farm Program emphasizes good stewardship.backlit spring trees and the little river image by Jorge Moro from Fotolia.com
  
  The Tennessee Tree Farm Program helps private landowners learn about the history and health of their forests and set management goals and practices. It also helps landowners enhance and maintain wildlife habitats and protect watersheds. Landowners who own 10 or more forested acres can become certified tree farmers. Certified tree farms are eligible to receive a Tree Farm certificate and sign, a subscription to "Tree Farmer" magazine and inclusion in area Tree Farm events. Typical Tree Farm events include dinners and field days.
  
  Tennessee Forestry Association
  
  The Tennessee Tree Farm Program
  
  P.O. Box 290693
  
  Nashville, TN 37229
  
  615-883-3832
  
  Tnforestry.com