American Tree Farm System understands the benefit of collaborative dialogue and that one size does not fit all. While third-party certification is a driving force in some states, in others it is not. State Tree Farm Committees want the flexibility torespond to the cultures, partnerships and landscapes in their states. The State's Voice, State's Choice process was offered as a means to engage State Tree Farm Programs to choose, either to maintain their third-party certified status (the Certified Pathway) or forgo third-party certified status to focus on recognition and outreach (the Recognition Pathway).
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