Family Forest Blog
September 7, 2021
A Q&A With AFF’s New Vice President of Policy and Advocacy, Michael Reed
The American Forest Foundation is excited to announce Michael Reed as the new Vice President of Policy and Advocacy. Michael will be advocating for policies that support family forest owners and the work they are doing to protect our nation’s forests.
September 2, 2021
Determining a True Carbon Benefit Part 3: From Intention to Action
When measuring additionality many carbon projects ask, “Is the carbon generated from a forest carbon project because of the project or would it have happened absent the particular project or intervention?” While intention does play a role, it is often misinterpreted by those unfamiliar with the needs and behaviors of forest owners. Rather, to create a true carbon impact, a forest carbon project should factor intention into program design, yet measure real-life behavior.
August 31, 2021
American Forest Foundation Statement on the Passage of California ACR 33
The American Forest Foundation (AFF), a national conservation organization that works to deliver conservation impact through the empowerment of family forest owners, releases the following statement in response to the California State Senate’s passage of Assembly Concurrent Resolution 33.
August 25, 2021
Celebrating Women’s Equality Day with the Women of AFF
On Women’s Equality Day, AFF is sharing the experiences of the powerful women working to make a difference for America’s family forest owners and the forests we all depend on.
August 4, 2021
American Forest Foundation Announces Retirement of Forward-Thinking President & CEO Tom Martin
The American Forest Foundation today announced the retirement of President and CEO Tom Martin after 12 years of service, effective December 31, 2021.
July 20, 2021
Loan Guarantees to Help Scale Carbon Projects for Small Forest Holders
Capitol Hill has been buzzing with conversations, hearings, and round tables on how rural America can help address climate change. One such opportunity is via carbon markets for small forest holders.
July 13, 2021
American Forest Foundation Statement on Passage of California Assembly Concurrent Resolution 33
The American Forest Foundation (AFF), a national conservation organization that works to deliver conservation impact through the empowerment of family forest owners, releases the following statement in response to the California State Assembly’s passage of Assembly Concurrent Resolution 33.
July 6, 2021
Expanding Your Options to Make a Gift of Conservation
For a gift with significance, lasting impact and tangible, purposeful meaning, consider making a gift of conservation with the American Forest Foundation as a tribute to those you care about.
July 6, 2021
Embracing Alabama's Longleaf
As a curious child and Eagle Scout in southeastern Alabama during the 1950s, Salem Saloom was surrounded by longleaf pine forests like the ones he and his wife, Dianne, and son, Patrick, now manage.
July 6, 2021
ATFS Recognizes Outstanding National Volunteers
Each year the American Tree Farm System recognizes a number of individuals for their invaluable contributions of time and energy to their communities.
July 6, 2021
Branching Out to Fight Climate Change
If you launch a new initiative during the biggest public-health crisis in a century and it nevertheless gains traction, you might really be onto something. That was the takeaway for the American Forest Foundation (AFF) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) after their joint venture, the Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP), met with initial success.
July 6, 2021
AFF Applauds Introduction of the Disaster Reforestation Act in the House of Representatives
The American Forest Foundation, a national conservation organization that works to deliver conservation impact through the empowerment of family forest owners, releases the following statement in response to the introduction of the Disaster Reforestation Act.
July 6, 2021
In It for the Long Haul
The White Oak Initiative is working to create a 50-year strategy to conserve American white oak trees—which support everything from wildlife to key industries like furniture and wine and spirits.
June 28, 2021
Launching an Innovative Collaboration Between Landowners and Consumers for Climate Change
The American Forest Foundation (AFF) and IvyCo are launching an innovative collaboration to fight climate change by bringing together family forest owners and individual consumers. AFF, a national conservation organization, works to empower family forest owners across the U.S. to make a positive impact on their land.
June 16, 2021
American Forest Foundation Statement on California Budget Passage
The American Forest Foundation, a national conservation organization that works to deliver conservation impact through the empowerment of family forest owners, releases the following statement in response to the California State Legislature passing the state’s 2021-2022 budget.