Unlocking the power of America's family forests to fight climate change

We empower family forest owners to improve forest health and help the planet.

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Together, we’re addressing our most pressing conservation challenges.

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The potential in America’s family-owned forests has largely been undervalued.

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The American Forest Foundation is an ambitious conservation organization.

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Our Mission

The mission of the American Forest Foundation is to deliver meaningful conservation impact through the empowerment of family forest owners. Working together, we strive to tackle climate change and positively impact the health of America's family forests, our communities and the planet.

How We Do It

Partnerships

Working together, we’re tackling our most pressing conservation issues.

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Tools & Support for Landowners

We’re connecting family forest owners to the resources they need.

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Advocacy

Government actions can support both landowners and conservation.

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Philanthropy & Giving

Your support helps empower America’s family forest owners.

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From the Family Forest Blog

Light shines through Ohio forests.

March 5, 2024

Forest Carbon Program Puts Conservation Power into Ohio Landowners’ Hands

The American Forest Foundation (AFF) announced today the expansion of the Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP), a partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC), into Ohio.

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Snow settles on a trail running through a pine forest.

December 21, 2023

The Fight Against Climate Change Needs Nature

At COP28 earlier this month, the American Forest Foundation had the privilege of sharing our work with family forest owners to tackle climate change.

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March 5, 2024

Introducing The Family Forest Carbon Program – Premium Option

Get 20% more in payments with the The Family Forest Carbon Program - Premium Option!

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January 30, 2024

The Rural Forest Markets Act: Bringing the Power of Private Finance to Rural Landowners

In the U.S., family forest owners are 21 million strong, owning 290 million acres of forests – making them the largest ownership group of woodlands.

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Sleepy Hollow is a popular winter recreation place in Huntington Vermont.

January 9, 2024

Visiting Sleepy Hollow: Skiing and Carbon Sequestration

Eli Enman and his family own 800 acres of woodlands in Huntington, Vermont. The property opens as a cross-country ski resort during the winters.

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March 4, 2024

New SBTi Guidance Promising but Falls Short in Incentivizing Enough Corporate Climate Action

SBTI is spot-on in its unambiguous recognition of the vital role the VCM plays in companies investing in nature... our planet depends on investing in nature now.”

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