Family Forest Blog
October 18, 2022
First-Ever Family Forest Carbon Program Partner Retreat Tackles Carbon Market Opportunity for Family Forests
The American Forest Foundation was excited to host the first-ever Family Forest Carbon Program Partner Retreat last week, bringing together climate leaders across sectors and industries.
October 4, 2022
The American Forest Foundation Expands Access to Carbon Markets for Underserved Landowners
The American Forest Foundation announces that Bank of America has provided a $230,000 grant to help support AFF’s Family Forest Carbon Program. The program is uniquely designed to provide small-acreage and underserved landowners access to carbon markets.
September 30, 2022
Three Carbon Market Takeaways from Climate Week 2022
This year’s Climate Week brought together global climate leaders from business, government, NGOs and civil society with the theme of “Getting It Done.” Here are three important themes we identified for investors and corporate buyers.
September 14, 2022
American Forest Foundation Awarded $35 Million through USDA Grant to Unlock Climate-Smart Market Opportunities for Family Forest Owners
The American Forest Foundation received $35 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities to expand climate-smart forest products markets for family forest owners.
September 7, 2022
Not All Carbon Programs Are Created Equal: Advancing the Integrity of Offsets
The team behind the Family Forest Carbon Program is committed to driving real, measurable impact on climate change through family forests.
August 16, 2022
American Forest Foundation Applauds Lawmakers for Historic Investment in American Communities & the Planet
The American Forest Foundation responds to the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law.
August 4, 2022
5 Benefits of Working with a Forestry Professional through the Family Forest Carbon Program
Learn about the many benefits of working with a forester in the Family Forest Carbon Program from one of AFF's summer interns.
July 28, 2022
American Forest Foundation Applauds Congress for Recognizing the Power of Family Forests in Addressing Climate Change
The American Forest Foundation responds to the introduction of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 in the U.S. Senate.
July 19, 2022
First-of-Its-Kind $10M Green Bond Issued to Finance Family Forest Carbon Program to Fight Climate Change
The American Forest Foundation announces a $10 million Series 2022A taxable bond to finance the Family Forest Carbon Program — it is the first green bond designed specifically to support the generation of nature-based carbon credits.
July 13, 2022
Family Forest Carbon Program Opens to Small Woodland Owners Across Vermont, Parts of Massachusetts and New York
The Family Forest Carbon Program announces it is open for enrollment to rural small woodlot owners with as little as 30 acres in Vermont, western Massachusetts and eastern New York.
June 21, 2022
A Sanctuary of Green in a Charred Landscape
When Sutter Rogers and her husband Taylor took ownership, they knew they couldn’t leave their forests’ health to chance. That's why they partnered with My Sierra Woods.
June 17, 2022
5 Common Myths about Forestry & the Family Forest Carbon Program
Talking about the myths can help clear up misconceptions and improve transparency as we work together for sustainable forest management.
June 1, 2022
Take a Walk with Us in The Family Forest
We’ve created a digital community for America’s family forest owners to connect with fellow landowners from all walks of life to learn more about ways they can improve the health and resiliency of their forests.
May 16, 2022
Four Ways Businesses Are Leading Change in the Voluntary Carbon Market
Choosing partners that align with your company’s climate targets and sustainability goals is key. Discover four ways the Family Forest Carbon Program is helping companies catalyze change.
April 25, 2022
Leaving a Lasting Legacy
Dianne Komminsk’s donation to the Seedling Society will help protect and preserve the natural environment she loved.