Family Forest Blog
December 26, 2023
Cara Dougherty, FFCP Account Manager
Meet Cara Dougherty! Cara is another member of the American Forest Foundation's Account Management team. Originally from New Jersey, Cara now lives in Washington, D.C.
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.
December 20, 2023
The Voluntary Carbon Market Is Here to Stay – Now Let’s Make It Work for Rural America
If there’s one thing to take away from COP28, it’s that nature is undoubtedly an indispensable element to avoiding climate catastrophe.
December 20, 2023
We’re Making the Voluntary Carbon Market Work for Rural America
As the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) ends, I’m grateful to know that AFF is representing the interests of U.S. family-owned forests
December 20, 2023
The Voluntary Carbon Market is Reawakening – Let’s Make 2024 A Year of Action
This year, AFF attended its second Conference of Parties, COP28, held in Dubai. COP28 define the voluntary carbon market’s role in the global struggle against climate change.
December 19, 2023
Georgia Landowner Named the 2023 Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year
The American Forest Foundation and the American Tree Farm System are excited to announce the 2023 National Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year, Heather Brasell of Berrien County, Georgia.
December 14, 2023
Announcing the 2023 Regional Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year
The American Forest Foundation and the American Tree Farm System are excited to announce the 2023 Regional Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year.
December 12, 2023
Arbor Day Foundation Accelerates AFF’s Afforestation Efforts in Georgia
Today the American Forest Foundation announced the receipt of $465,000 in philanthropic funds from the Arbor Day Foundation.
December 5, 2023
Conservation and Policy Groups Celebrate Senate Introduction of Rural Forest Markets Act
Today Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Mike Braun (R-IN), and Bob Casey (D-PA) announced the introduction of the Rural Forest Markets Act (RFMA) in the U.S. Senate.
December 5, 2023
Justin Kozsan, FFCP Account Manager
This week we're highlighting Justin Kozsan, another member of the Family Forest Carbon Program Account Management team. Justin was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee.
December 1, 2023
Your Carbon Cheat Sheet: Measuring Carbon
To fully understand the impact of carbon projects, it’s important to understand all the practices which support the generation of high-quality credits within the market.
December 1, 2023
Pfeiffer Family Forest, A Tree Farm Story
We're highlight American Tree Farm landowners who conserve their valuable woodlands and protect the natural beauties on their property. Today, meet William Pfeiffer.
November 22, 2023
6 Ways to Attract Turkey to Your Woodlands
The wild turkey symbolizes a season of plenty in America. The following woodland management activities can help to meet the special needs of this unique bird.
November 22, 2023
Family Forest Carbon Program’s Carbon Accounting Methodology Submitted to ICVCM
This week carbon credit standard-setting group Verra announced its submission of their flagship carbon crediting program to be assessed against the Core Carbon Principles (CCPs)
November 20, 2023
Land Management Leads to Forest Advocacy: Cassie Ridenour’s Story
Cassie Ridenour learned to love forests from an early age. “I’ve been excited to support AFF and their programs, like FFCP, expanding to places like Ohio.”