Unlocking the potential in America’s family-owned forests
We empower family forest owners to make a meaningful conservation impact.
Together, we’re addressing our most pressing conservation challenges.
The potential in America’s family-owned forests has largely been undervalued.
The American Forest Foundation is an ambitious conservation organization.
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 cultivate the many conservation benefits family-owned forests provide—and demonstrate their value to American communities, companies and landowners alike.
What We Do
Increase Carbon Storage
America’s family-owned forests are vital in combating climate change.
Mitigate Catastrophic Wildfires
Forest owners have the power to help reduce the risk of wildfires.
Improve Wildlife Habitat
Managing our forests means caring for our most vulnerable wildlife.
Increase Sustainable Wood Supplies
Family-owned forests play a major role in our nation’s wood supply.
Support Rural Communities
Supporting forestry means supporting rural American communities.
How We Do It
Tools & Support for Landowners
We’re connecting family forest owners to the resources they need.
Why We Do It
From the Family Forest Blog
March 21, 2023
#AFFWomen: Tatiana Height
This Women’s History Month, we are thrilled to highlight the #AFFWomen who have unique stories to tell — but they all share the goal of leaving our planet better and healthier than we found it. In our third edition of this series, we sat down with Tatiana Height, AFF’s director of diversity, equity, and inclusion for the Family Forest Carbon Program.
March 16, 2023
#AFFWomen: Sierra Giraud
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. In our second edition of this series, we sat down with Sierra Giraud, AFF’s senior forestry manager in the Northeast for the Family Forest Carbon Program.
March 14, 2023
#AFFWomen: Brittany VanderWall
Over the years, more and more women have entered forest-related fields and have made incredible strides in conservation, forestry, and climate change. This Women’s History Month, AFF will highlight #AFFWomen – those that work tirelessly to improve our forests, support American landowners, and benefit our communities.
Careers
Interested in joining our growing team in tackling our nation’s most pressing conservation issues?