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.
March 13, 2023
Late Arkansan Recognized for Leadership and Contributions to Forestry Community
The American Forest Foundation’s American Tree Farm System® (ATFS) has announced the posthumous recognition of Jennifer Lambert Johnson of Little Rock, Arkansas as the 2023 National Leadership Award recipient.
March 10, 2023
EVENT: Investing in America’s Forests Through the Voluntary Carbon Market
Please join us on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 for Investing in America's Forests: Expanding Rural Access to the Voluntary Carbon Market, a virtual panel discussion that will explore pathways to increase investment in rural American communities through the voluntary carbon market.
March 10, 2023
VIDEO: Our Carbon Accounting Methodology Explained
Learn more about the Family Forest Carbon Program's carbon accounting methodology that improves accuracy and transparency — and ensures our program is having a real impact.
March 10, 2023
The American Tree Farm System Honors 2023 Regional Inspectors & Awards National Inspector of the Year
The American Tree Farm System® (ATFS) is pleased to announce the 2023 Regional Inspectors and National Inspector of the Year (IOTY).
February 22, 2023
Senior Forestry Manager Hypes Family Forest Carbon Program in Minnesota
Senior Forestry Manager Chrissy Shaw recently shared her thoughts with the Minnesota Women's Woodland Network on the many benefits of participating in the Family Forest Carbon Program.
February 21, 2023
Unlocking Private Financing for Small Landowners in Maryland
Senior Policy Manager James McKitrick recently spoke with experts at the Environmental Policy Innovation Center about AFF's innovative use of a State Revolving Fund loan guarantee to finance climate action.
February 9, 2023
The Carbon Markets Are Calling For Higher Quality Carbon Credits: America’s Family Forests Are Answering
President and CEO Rita Hite writes about the American Forest Foundation's new strategic direction and goal of working with family forest owners from all walks of life to capture and store one billion tonnes of carbon by 2050.
February 9, 2023
American Forest Foundation’s New Strategic Direction Answers Calls for Higher Quality Carbon Credits
The American Forest Foundation announces its new strategic direction that will focus on unlocking the power of family forests as a climate solution while helping thousands of rural landowners care for their land and improve forest health.
January 10, 2023
Maryland Department of Environment Approves $2.5 Million for Natural Climate Solutions Through Landmark Loan Guarantee
The American Forest Foundation announces a first-of-its-kind $2.5 million loan guarantee through the Maryland Department of Environment’s Water Quality State Revolving Fund to finance natural climate solutions in Maryland’s family forests.
December 23, 2022
FY23 Omnibus Bill Removes Barriers to Climate Action for Rural Landowners
The American Forest Foundation responds to today's passing of the 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill that included critical funding for family forests and two key climate provisions.
December 15, 2022
Meet Doug and Teresa Moore, Recipients of the National Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year Award
Doug and Teresa Moore are the recipients of the American Tree Farm System's® 2022 National Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year Award.
November 28, 2022
Peter and Julie Parker: Good Stewardship Today Helps Secure Our Collective Future
Peter and Julie Parker, Vermont landowners enrolled in the American Forest Foundation's Family Forest Carbon Program, recently shared their story with Woodland Magazine.