Family Forest Blog
February 12, 2026
Fields & Forests Plants its Millionth Tree
AFF celebrated the millionth planting on recently enrolled landowner Portia Fulford’s property near Montgomery, Alabama. AFF was joined by several key partners, including the Arbor Day Foundation, the Alabama Forestry Commission, the Alabama Forestry Association, Help for Landowners, and Funga.
February 11, 2026
Building Momentum & Impact: A Look Back at 2025
As we look back on 2025, one thing is clear: the Family Forest Carbon Program community continues to grow in both scale and impact. From enrolling new landowners to delivering verified carbon credits and expanding landowner support, this past year brought significant milestones for family-owned forests across the country.
February 10, 2026
What Is Estate Planning—and Why Does It Matter?
At its core, estate planning ensures that your wishes are honored—whether that means providing for loved ones, protecting land you care deeply about, or supporting causes that reflect your values. It also makes the process easier for your loved ones who must take care of everything once you’re gone. And, if you are a family forest owner, it helps ensure your forest legacy is preserved.
February 3, 2026
Reflecting on 2025 and Looking Ahead
Happy New Year from the Family Forest Carbon Program team! It’s been a tumultuous year, to say the least, so I hope you’ve all been able to find some peace, prosperity and perspective enjoying your farms, fields, and forests with your families. As I reflect on our community, it’s clear we have so much to be grateful for.
February 2, 2026
AFF Statement on GHG Protocol Land Sector & Removals Standard
The exclusion of forests from the LSR Standard increases the risk of sidelining one of the most mature and impactful pathways for near-term mitigation.
January 15, 2026
2026 American Forest Foundation National Leadership Conference
The American Forest Foundation’s National Leadership Conference brings together leaders, family forest landowners, and advocates from across the country for meaningful connection, learning, and collaboration. The conference is designed to empower participants to strengthen conservation impact on family forest lands, whether on their own property or through work with family forest landowners.
December 18, 2025
Improving Wildlife Habitat with the Family Forest Carbon Program
For many landowners, spotting a fox, songbird, or other wildlife on their property is one of the highlights of spending time on their land. In this post we look at some examples of management practices you may see in your FFCP forest management plan and how they help create the ideal conditions for certain wildlife species.
December 16, 2025
Family Forest Carbon Program's First Ever Credits Delivered to REI Co-op
Today, REI becomes the first buyer to receive carbon credits from the Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP), a high-integrity forest carbon project designed for small-acreage landowners.
December 4, 2025
Forest Carbon Project Issued First Ever Credits
Conservation organizations the American Forest Foundation (AFF) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) announced today the issuance of improved forest management (IFM) carbon credits to the Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP) from standards setter Verra under its Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program. This marks the first issuance of credits produced using Verra’s VM0045 improved forest management (IFM) methodology, which was co-developed by Verra, AFF, TNC, and TerraCarbon.
December 1, 2025
Tackling Wildfire Through Partnership: AFF’s Stacked Benefits Model
A few miles outside Grass Valley, California, a narrow road winds past homes tucked into dense forest. From the ground, it is easy to forget that these trees are doing something extraordinary. They are standing between the community and the next wildfire.
November 20, 2025
New Film Showcases Carbon Project’s Impact on Family Landowners and Nature
The American Forest Foundation (AFF), a national organization committed to empowering family forest owners to create meaningful conservation impact, announced today the release of a new film that tells the story of the Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP) and its impact on people and the planet.
November 17, 2025
Forester Spotlight: Molly Hooks
We’re proud to feature Molly Hooks, an FFCP forester who brings deep ecological knowledge and a people-first approach to supporting landowners across Georgia.
November 6, 2025
Meet the 2025 Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Western Region – Lynn and Becky Miner
Lynn and Becky Miner’s story is one of vision, perseverance, and transformation. When they first purchased their 100-acre property near Chewelah, Washington in 1992, it was far from the thriving, diverse forest it is today. They have poured their energy into turning “Casa Becca del Norte” (Becky’s House in the North) into a model Tree Farm, earning the recognition as 2025’s Outstanding Tree Farmers of the western region.
November 6, 2025
Statement: SBTi’s Revised Standard a Step Toward Supporting Nature Now
Rita Hite, president & CEO of the American Forest Foundation, issued a statement following the release of the Science Based Targets initiative’s (SBTi) Corporate Net-Zero Standard (CNZS) Version 2.0.
November 4, 2025
Meet the 2025 National Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year: Jim and Pam Porter
Jim and Pam Porter of Bluffton, South Carolina, have transformed Bailey Mill Plantation into one of the South’s premier examples of private forest stewardship. Named the 2025 National Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year, the Porters have combined advanced silviculture with a passion for conservation, education, and family legacy.