Family Forest Blog
December 15, 2021
Black Hills Family Named National Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year
The American Forest Foundation and the American Tree Farm System are excited to announce the 2021 National Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year, Mary LaHood and Bob Burns of South Dakota.
December 2, 2021
Determining a True Carbon Benefit Part 4: Permanence
An important step to ensuring that a carbon benefit is valid is if it stands the test of time. This is called permanence, which is defined as ‘the longevity of the carbon benefit of at least 100 years.’ The Family Forest Carbon Program is working to ensure the permanence of our carbon benefit.
December 2, 2021
Meet the Jacksons of Pennsylvania
When looking for resources to support the health of their forest, Laura and Mike discovered the Family Forest Carbon Program. They learned that the program offered a steady, long-term revenue stream to enable them to take on their forest projects and continue to improve their forest’s health.
November 24, 2021
You Can Support AFF This Giving Tuesday!
This Giving Tuesday, consider supporting the work being done to empower America’s family forest owners to create conservation impact.
November 24, 2021
Meet TyKeidra Young Who is Working to Advance Conservation Impact
Two years ago, TyKeidra Young started her internship at the AFF to support the work of the Sustainable Forestry and African American Land Retention Program. After her internship, her passion to support America’s family forest owners fueled her desire to continue her work with AFF.
November 22, 2021
Meet Tony and Debbie Wambaugh of Pennsylvania
When the time to retire came, Tony and Debbie Wambaugh were excited to be able to move to their family's land. Their main focus was on farming but they hadn't considered the potential of the 126 forested acres. An ad from the Family Forest Carbon Program changed all that.
November 22, 2021
American Forest Foundation Applauds U.S. House of Representatives Passage of Build Back Better Act, Including Historic Investments in Forests and Rural Communities
AFF celebrates the recognition that congressional leaders have placed on forests, especially family-owned forests, as a key piece of America’s climate mitigation roadmap.
November 16, 2021
American Forest Foundation Applauds President Biden, Congress for Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act With Inclusion of Family Forest Owner Provisions
AFF applauds the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, passed by Congress and signed into law today by President Biden, which will support private and family landowners in creating more resilient forests for the future.
November 16, 2021
America’s White Oak: Resilience in the Face of Change
According to White Oak Initiative Director Melissa Moeller, we can reverse the decline of America's white oak forests if we invest in them today—essentially, if we invest in a more resilient landscape.
November 16, 2021
White Oak Initiative Releases Critical Action Plan to Reverse Decline of America’s White Oak Forests
A new report urges industries, policymakers, conservation organizations and landowners to work together to step up efforts to support white oak sustainability.
October 20, 2021
Family Forest Carbon Program Opens Enrollment Across Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Maryland
The American Forest Foundation and the Nature Conservancy announce expansion plans for their Family Forest Carbon Program, which empowers America’s rural family forest owners to improve forest health while addressing climate change.
October 14, 2021
The Impact of Philanthropy in Western Forests
Family forest owners Ron and Marianne Dreisbach use land management – and provide philanthropic support – to help wildfire mitigation efforts
October 14, 2021
AFF’s 2021 Capitol Hill Fly-In Goes Virtual
Due to ongoing constraints of the pandemic, AFF held its first virtual Capitol Fly-in, with more than 100 attendees and 114 meetings where attendees were able to advocate for vital legislation.
October 14, 2021
Mitigating Wildfire Risk Out West
Reducing the devastating effects of wildfires is paramount for saving our forests, and the American Forest Foundation is working to empower family forest owners and firefighters to tap the brakes and gain the upper hand.
October 14, 2021
Tackling Climate Change with Your Spare Change: A Collaborative Partnership with IvyCo
A new partnership between the American Forest Foundation and technology startup IvyCo gives family forest owners and others a new tool to help increase the potential for their forests as a natural climate solution.