Forest & Woodland Association of Missouri

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.  

Missouri Tree Farm System

The American Tree Farm System is a program for woodland owners who are committed to sustainably managing their forested property for wood, water, wildlife and recreation. Each state program is run by a diverse group of partners, such as state agencies, non-profit organizations, volunteers, foresters and landowners.

Membership is open to private woodland owners who have 10 or more acres and are willing to develop and carry out a long-range management plan to meet their objectives. There are no fees or membership dues. The cost is determined by individual landowners, who decide how much investment they wish to make in their operations.