Family Forest Blog

Climate Week LO Blog

September 14, 2023

Connecting the Dots: Climate Week and Family Forest Owners

AFF staffers hit the pavement of Manhattan to attend the annual NY Climate Week; we carry the concerns of family forest owners on the ground, fighting climate change across the nation.

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A Fresh Approach to Climate Action: Insights from Our Latest White Paper

September 13, 2023

A Fresh Approach to Climate Action: Insights from Our Latest White Paper

Discover the key insights from our latest white paper, Boosting the Power of Corporate Investment in the Fight Against Climate Change.

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Path in Forest

September 13, 2023

New Report: Innovative Finance Tools Key to Activating Nature Based Climate Solutions

Our latest report outlines the underutilized yet critical role of family forests in climate change mitigation and calls for investment in the voluntary carbon market.

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Heather Kingery, Account Manager

September 8, 2023

Meet Heather Kingery, Managing Family Forest Success

This post is part of a series introducing the Family Forest Carbon Program Account Management team. We know that decisions regarding your land are not made lightly.

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Jasmine Brown

September 5, 2023

Board Member Spotlight: Jasmine K. Brown

Board members of the American Forest Foundation take center stage in this special Q&A blog series that highlights their distinct experiences and expertise.

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September 1, 2023

Managing Invasive Plant Species in the Central Appalachian Region

Over 78% of West Virginia, 60% of Pennsylvania and 39% of Maryland is woodland. Maintaining a healthy forest requires keeping invasive plant species under control.

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August 29, 2023

Why Work With a Forester

Forests are complex and the number of things you'll need to consider as a landowner can be overwhelming. Many landowners have foresters put together a comprehensive management plan.

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Tractor and Forest

August 29, 2023

Rural Forest Markets Act Puts Power in Rural America’s Hands

The legislation opens revenue to bolster rural economies and increase the health of U.S. forests

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August 25, 2023

Caution: Oak Trees May Bite

When a 90-acre property came up for sale in Pennsylvania, the Webers jumped on the opportunity. They then worked with a forester to develop a plan to rewild the area.

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AFF A road running through dense natural forests

August 22, 2023

IRA Funding Paves Way for Underserved Landowners to Conserve American Forests

On Tuesday, the USDA's Forest Service announced a funding opportunity for $150 million through the Landscape Scale Restoration (LSR) Program.

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AFF-Bee-and-Flower

August 22, 2023

Bees: Their Amazing World, and Their Role in our Forests

Honey bees. In this post we’ll look at the role bees play in forest health, and how you can protect bee habitat on your land.

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Sophie Beckham headshot.

August 17, 2023

Board Member Spotlight: Sophie Beckham

Board members of the American Forest Foundation take center stage in this special Q&A blog series that highlights their distinct experiences and expertise.

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AFF Fly-In Pennslyvania

August 15, 2023

Advocating for Family Forest Owners in 2023

The American Forest Foundation (AFF) hosted its first in-person legislative fly-in since 2019. Landowners came to Washington, D.C. to meet with Congressional lawmakers.

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August 11, 2023

West Virginia Landowners & FFCP Tackle Invasive Species

In May 2023, American Forest Foundation staff visited the properties of West Virginian landowners enrolled in the Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP), including Ed and Dianna Kachmarek.

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AFF CO2 Carbon Cheat Sheet

August 8, 2023

Your Carbon Cheat Sheet: The Fundamentals

Forestry, Climate Change, Natural Climate Solutions, and the Voluntary Carbon Market is an evolving world with new best practices, scientific findings, and innovations.

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