Family Forest Blog
April 1, 2021
Partnership Helps Private Landowners Manage Thriving Habitats for At-Risk Species
AFF's partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Partners for Fish & Wildlife program has been a guiding force for Leila Reynolds and brother Bill DuPre, aiding the pair in maintaining their West-Central Georgia forestland while also improving habitat for at-risk species.
April 1, 2021
Policy Goals and Updates for 2021
AFF is working with the incoming 117th Congress and the Biden Administration to implement the Forest Climate Working Group's new platform with policy proposals that speak to both Democratic and Republican lawmakers.
April 1, 2021
The Giving Tree
Making a monthly gift is an easy and efficient way to deliver meaningful conservation impact through the empowerment of family forest landowners.
April 1, 2021
Encouraging Lifelong Learnings
Al Robertson was introduced to the Dauerwald concept of forestry during his U.S. Army days in Germany. The concept dovetails with the American Tree Farm System's Standards of Sustainability in helping landowners become good stewards of their forestland.
April 1, 2021
Exploring Family-Owned Forests in New Hampshire
In celebration of 80 years of recognizing good forest stewardship, AFF looks at the goals and progress of three American Tree Farm System state affiliates have made. The forestland may be vastly different, but the Tree Farmers' commitment to stewardship remains the same.
April 1, 2021
Exploring Family-Owned Forests in Tennessee
In celebration of 80 years of recognizing good forest stewardship, AFF looks at the goals and progress made by American Tree Farm System state affiliates. Get to know more about family-owned forests in Tennessee and the Tenneessee Forestry Association. One thing is certain, the forestland may be vastly different, but the Tree Farmers' commitment to stewardship remains the same.
April 1, 2021
Exploring Family-Owned Forests in Kansas
In celebration of 80 years of recognizing good forest stewardship, AFF looks at the goals and progress made by American Tree Farm System state affiliates. Get to know more about family-owned forests in Kansas and the Kansas Forestry Association. One thing is certain, the forestland may be vastly different, but the Tree Farmers' commitment to stewardship remains the same.
March 30, 2021
AFF Partners with Forest Stewardship Council to Deliver Conservation Impact on Family Forestlands
AFF is proud to announce a new partnership with the Forest Stewardship Council U.S. (FSC) to aid FSC and their certificate holders in mitigating risks on family-owned forestland. Family forest owners, who own the largest portion of forests in the U.S. are a key to achieving landscape-wide results and the expertise AFF brings will help support landowners working to increase the conservation impact of their forests.
March 30, 2021
Meet the Hartman Sisters of Pennsylvania
For the Hartman sisters, Chestnut Farm is a family heirloom. Like a handmade rocking chair, or well-used quilt, it has a feeling of home and memories.
March 25, 2021
Growing Forest Conservation, Together: The 2019 National Leadership Conference
Each year, AFF welcomes more than 250 Tree Farmers, inspectors, state committee leaders, policy supporters and partners to the three-day 2019 National Leadership Conference (NLC). With topics ranging from the ATFS database to learning how to engage a more diverse audience to an emerging leaders workshop focused on the next generation of sustainable forestry, the conference provided plenty of opportunities for participants to learn more about the Tree Farm system and its community.
March 12, 2021
American Forest Foundation Statement on California Assembly Concurrent Resolution 33
The American Forest Foundation (AFF), a national organization that delivers meaningful conservation impacts by empowering family forest owners to take action on their land, applauds California State Assemblymember Laura Friedman for her introduction of Assembly Concurrent Resolution 33 (ACR 33).
March 9, 2021
Mississippi Forester Awarded for Leadership and Contributions to Forestry Community
The American Tree Farm System® (ATFS) is pleased to award Garron Hicks of Tupelo, Mississippi with its 2021 National Leadership Award. The award recognizes the efforts of extraordinary volunteers for their efforts to catalyze on-the-ground conservation impact, provide educational opportunities to landowners, and support work towards his or her state committee’s forest goals.
March 9, 2021
American Tree Farm System Announces 2021 National Outstanding Inspector of the Year
The American Tree Farm System® (ATFS) is pleased to recognize Mike Kay, of Frederick, Maryland as the 2021 National Outstanding Inspector of the Year. Kay was selected from among more than 2,500 inspectors nationwide for his exceptional on-the-ground work with family forest owners and commitment to the American Tree Farm System.
February 25, 2021
How Companies Can Help Scale Carbon Markets for Small Forest Owners
Earlier this month, the Task Force for Scaling Voluntary Carbon Markets released its final report outlining various steps that project developers, carbon standards, investors, companies and governments can take to help scale the voluntary carbon market. We've provided a summary of the findings and recommendations on how companies can utilize these recommendations, including – among other things – working with and through the Family Forest Carbon Program to achieve their climate goals.
February 23, 2021
American Forest Foundation Applauds the Appointment of Tom Vilsack to Secretary of Agriculture
The American Forest Foundation (AFF), a national conservation organization, that works to deliver meaningful conservation impact through the empowerment of family forest owners, today responds to the appointment of Tom Vilsack to Secretary of Agriculture under the Biden Administration.