Family Forest Blog
March 28, 2022
Forester Spotlight: Sarah Hall
Sarah's passion for forests started at a very young age. After having witnessed the impacts of human development on forestland, she's dedicated her career to helping landowners preserve their forestland for future generations and being a trusted resource throughout their journey.
March 25, 2022
Forester Spotlight: Ian Forte
Ian is inspired by the care that family forest owners take in maintaining their forests. Now working as a forester with the Forest Carbon Program, Ian is excited to be working with a team that's passionate about supporting family forest owners and their critical role in addressing climate change.
March 3, 2022
Strength, Diversity & Welcoming Women into the Forest Sector
AFF’s Dawn Simmons reflects on her journey as a woman in the forest sector and encourages other women to join her in making the sector a welcoming space for everyone.
February 28, 2022
A Snapshot of Trends Among Carbon Buyers
Take a look at how current and prospective carbon buyers are thinking and what conversations are being held today on what the future of the voluntary carbon market will look like.
February 15, 2022
New CEO of National Conservation Organization Builds Powerful Executive Team
The American Forest Foundation today announced several promotions and new hires on its growing leadership team.
February 8, 2022
American Forest Foundation Applauds USDA on Investment in Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry
AFF applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s $1 billion investment through the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities, which can help to fund programs that will produce real, measurable and verifiable climate benefits.
January 31, 2022
2021 in Review: Policy
The policy world of 2021 was a landscape of unchartered waters for everyone, but the work of family forest owners turned uncertainty into an opportunity with a series of policy wins for conservation efforts across the nation.
January 31, 2022
Telling Our Story in New & Innovative Ways
For more than 40 years, AFF has been working to share the story of America’s family forest owners. We’re continuing to find new & innovative ways to do so and engage partners to drive conservation impact.
January 31, 2022
A Dedication to Conservation
Pam and Jim Porter’s Jasper County, South Carolina forestland fulfills a life-long dream for Jim and has become a life’s passion for Pam. Both have become tireless advocates for conservation, carbon sequestration and sustainable forestry.
January 26, 2022
The Future Is Now
This month, Rita Hite put her boots on the ground as president and CEO of the American Forest Foundation. She reflects on the optimism she’s feeling for the future of America’s family forest owners, AFF and our planet.
January 18, 2022
AFF Applauds the Forest Service for Launching Comprehensive Strategy
The American Forest Foundation today applauded the U.S. Forest Service’s (USFS) Wildfire Crisis Strategy.
January 10, 2022
Accomplished Executive Rita Hite Takes the Helm as First Woman President & Chief Executive Officer of American Forest Foundation
The American Forest Foundation today announced Rita Hite as its president and chief executive officer. Hite is the first woman in the organization’s more than 40-year history to hold its top position.
December 22, 2021
A Q&A With American Forest Foundation’s New SVP of Conservation, Valerie Craig
The American Forest Foundation is excited to announce Valerie Craig as the new Senior Vice President of Conservation. Valerie’s passion for conservation and expertise in the field will help further the organization’s mission of empowering family forest owners to make a meaningful conservation impact.
December 16, 2021
Tom Martin: Reflections on the Forestland
Tom Martin’s early childhood helped prepare him for a career - and a passion - for woodlands. As he prepares to retire from his role as President & CEO of AFF at the end of this year, we take a look back at how his influence and leadership will continue to resonate in the many programs and projects he has championed.
December 15, 2021
Mary LaHood and Bob Burns: 2021 National Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year
The American Tree Farm System (ATFS) has named Mary LaHood and Bob Burns the 2021 National Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year. Mary and Bob manage the 320-acre LaHood-Burns Family Forest with their children in the Black Hills of South Dakota.