Trees Outside Forests Standard
Primary standard for agroforestry systems, farm forestry models, private plantations, and grower networks.
Trees Outside Forests certification.
For agroforestry systems, farm forestry models, private plantations, and grower networks that need structured certification support.
TOF scope
Certification for trees grown beyond recorded forests.
TOF certification supports wood cultivation models where farmers, private growers, or aggregators need reliable documentation for plantation management, harvest controls, and certified product claims.
- Agroforestry plots and farm forestry systems
- Private plantations and grower group models
- Species, area, ownership, and harvest documentation
- Traceable farm-to-market supply planning
TOF
Applicant readiness
- Grower and plot records
- Plantation species and age-class information
- Harvest and transport controls
- Aggregation and material movement records
Use cases.
TOF certification is useful when cultivated timber must be linked to credible grower records and responsible management practices.
Farmers
Support for growers who want their plantation output recognized in certified timber supply.
Aggregators
Scope planning for groups that collect material from multiple growers or plantation clusters.
Buyers
Improved confidence in material origin, cultivation records, and claim documentation.
TOF references.
Use these official documents when preparing farm forestry, private plantation, grower, and product-scope records.
Applicable Products
Reference for confirming product categories connected to TOF and plantation-based material claims.