Unlocking the power of America's family forests to fight climate change
The potential in America’s family-owned forests has largely been undervalued.
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
Tools & Support for Landowners
We’re connecting family forest owners to the resources they need.
From the Family Forest Blog
March 19, 2024
Board Member Spotlight: Alex Alvarez
Board members of the American Forest Foundation take center stage in this special Q&A blog series that highlights their distinct experiences and expertise.
March 15, 2024
AFF Awarded IRA Funds to Empower Landowners with Market-Based Solutions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded AFF $20 million of Inflation Reduction Act funds through its Forest Landowner Support program.
March 15, 2024
#AFFWomen: Maya Solomon
Women bring a resiliency, vulnerability, transparency, and resourcefulness to the field that is necessary to protect our most precious natural resources for future generations.
March 12, 2024
#AFFWomen: Aimee Tomcho
This Women’s History Month, we are thrilled to highlight #AFFWomen – those that work tirelessly to improve our forests, support American landowners, and benefit our communities.
March 11, 2024
FEATURE: QC Intel Highlights Premium Option for Enrolling Landowners
AFF has added a new category that will allow landowners enrolled in FFCP to receive higher payments for their participation, while the program has also expanded into Ohio.
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.
Careers
Interested in joining our growing team in tackling our nation’s most pressing conservation issues?