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
August 14, 2024
Statement: USDA’s Advisory Council to Support Market Transparency and Credibility
"USDA’s creation of this council is a major step in creating the enabling conditions needed to build and scale a market that works for people and the planet."
August 13, 2024
The Forest Landowner Support Program: An Opportunity to Advance Conservation for Everyone
Through FLS, states can partner with projects like the Family Forest Carbon Program to unlock landowners’ access to the voluntary carbon market, opening the door to public and private investment in their forests and local economies.
August 13, 2024
Forester Spotlight: Olivia Thomas
Olivia lives in Kentucky where she enjoys helping landowners in the Appalachian region develop and implement sustainable forest management plans and steward their forests.
July 30, 2024
Statement: Through SBTi or Not, Corporations Must Maximize Climate Action Now
We were hoping SBTi would signal to corporations, family forest owners, and the countless others ready to activate the power of forests and nature to generate carbon credits to reduce emissions in this decade. Unfortunately, SBTi’s findings today did not provide the clear guidance we need.
July 23, 2024
Forester Spotlight: Chuck Black
Chuck Black grew up on a lake in northern New Jersey where fishing, swimming, boating and ice hockey were his passions.
July 15, 2024
Family Forest Carbon Program Expands Availability in the Southeast
The American Forest Foundation announced today the expansion of the Family Forest Carbon Program into Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.
Careers
Interested in joining our growing team in tackling our nation’s most pressing conservation issues?