Affiliations
The Walnut Council is a science based organization that encourages research, discussion, and application of knowledge about growing hardwood trees. This international association represents nearly 800 woodland owners, foresters, forest scientists, and wood-producing industry representatives. They promote sustainable forest management, conservation, reforestation, and utilization of American black walnut (Juglans nigra) and other fine hardwoods.
The Forest & Woodland Association of Missouri (FWAM) was founded in 2011 as a public advocacy voice for privately owned woodlands to promote healthy, productive and sustainable forests and trees. We are advocates, conservationists, educators and woodland owners. Our membership includes residents from all walks of life - woodland owners and non-owners, city and rural dwellers, tree farmers, loggers, conservationists, educators - anyone who cares about the health of Missouri's forests and woodlands, and wants to ensure those lands receive the care and support they need.
FWAM is also the administrator for the Missouri Tree Farm System.
The Missouri Forestkeepers Network is a forest health monitoring program with a two-fold mission: to educate Missourians about the care and management of trees and forests and to enlist volunteer support in monitoring forest health. The program was developed and is administered by the Missouri Department of Conservation and the Forest ReLeaf of Missouri.
The Missouri Forestkeepers Network’s mission is to develop a network of informed citizens working to conserve, sustain and enhance Missouri’s urban and rural forest resources through volunteerism, advocacy and management. This free program is designed to provide sound scientific information on tree care and management to Missourians. Participants are encouraged to take an active role in the care of our forests through a variety of activities and training.
The Missouri Consulting Foresters Association (MCFA) is an organization of technically trained professional foresters that each provide competent forest management advice or assistance to landowners. Each member is self-employed and offers services on a fee or contract basis.
MCFA Members are required to: be a graduate of a Society of American Foresters accredited college or university with a minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry; have at least three years' professional field experience; or have an equivalent combination of education and experience in practical forest administration and management. No MCFA member may have an economic interest is timber purchasing or procurement entity with its potential conflict of interest.