Family Forest Blog

Snow Forest and Road

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.

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Heather Brasell

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.

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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.

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Georgia Woodlands

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.

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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.

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Justin Kozsan - Account Manager

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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)

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AFF Trail Through the Woods

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.”

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Sara Velazquez, Account Manager

November 14, 2023

Sara Velazquez, FFCP Account Manager

The FFCP Account Management team will tell how FFCP can benefit your family, your livelihood, and the planet. It's important you feel confident in the people you work with.

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November 10, 2023

Twisted Oak Tree Farm: An Investment of Family and Forest

Growing up in Chicago, Sally Hightower was a city kid who loved nature—when she could find it. Today, Hightower lives on a 37 acre Tree Farm in Gladwin, Michigan.

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November 7, 2023

Three Ways the Family Forest Carbon Program Is Helping Increase Sustainable Forestry

Discover three ways the Family Forest Carbon Program is supporting AFF’s long-held core values around forest sustainability, while remaining both people and planet-centered.

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AFF Fisher

November 7, 2023

Managing Your Woods for Wildlife

With autumn colors spurring on winter migrations and the final excitement for animals getting ready for winter, it gives us a chance to think about wildlife in our lives.

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