Family Forest Blog
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.
April 22, 2022
What We Can Save by Reducing the Wildfire Threat Across Public and Private Land in the West
To help ignite the scale of investment needed to tackle the wildfire issue, AFF partnered with Risk Management Solutions to develop a replicable approach to quantify avoided losses from wildfire to residential, commercial, and industrial infrastructure.
April 21, 2022
Meet Pam Byrne and John Huerta of West Virginia
Pam and John are dedicated to not only protecting a land, but to beginning a legacy. Learn how the Family Forest Carbon Program is helping them.
April 21, 2022
We’re Not Waiting Until Tomorrow
For many landowners, your land is your legacy. This Earth Day, we invite you to improve the overall health of your forest, help fight the global climate crisis and secure your legacy for generations to come.
April 18, 2022
Forester Spotlight: Nate Hartley
Nate is a strong advocate for the critical role that family forest owners can have in fighting climate change. As a forester with the Family Forest Carbon Program, he's meeting with landowners, learning about their goals, and helping them identify strategies that benefit them, their land, and the environment at-large.
April 4, 2022
Forester Spotlight: Isaac Slone
Isaac has always been fascinated by forests and astounded by their importance to our existence. Now, working with the Family Forest Carbon Program, he's able to share his expertise to help family forest owners meet their goals for their forests and address climate change.
April 1, 2022
Forester Spotlight: Garrett Hamilton
Before coming to the American Forest Foundation, Garrett often felt that the contributions of family forest owners were overlooked. Now, he's working to helping to create opportunities for family forest owners to create conservation impact while improving the health of their land.
March 31, 2022
A Walk in the Woods
Meet three passionate families who share their experiences as forest owners.