Family Forest Blog
April 20, 2021
AFF to Empower Family Forest Owners in Georgia to Improve Wildlife Habitat
Washington, D.C. (April 20, 2021) – The American Forest Foundation (AFF), a national organization that works to deliver conservation impact through the empowerment of family forest owners, today announced it has received a grant totaling $350,000 from the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to help family forest owners preserve and improve forested habitat for at-risk wildlife in Georgia.
April 13, 2021
Determining a True Carbon Benefit Part 1: Additionality
Of all the concepts in the world of carbon credits, perhaps the most difficult to understand, yet critically important is ‘additionality.’ Ensuring carbon additionality is essential to ensure a company’s climate investment is making a true, positive difference. Christine Cadigan, Senior Director of the Family Forest Carbon Program, further explains the concept.
April 13, 2021
American Forest Foundation Applauds the Re-Introduction of the Rural Forests Markets Act
The American Forest Foundation (AFF), a national conservation organization, that works to deliver meaningful impact through the empowerment of family forest owners, today applauds Senators Stabenow and Braun on the re-introduction of the Rural Forests Markets Act.
April 12, 2021
American Forest Foundation Statement on the Biden Administration's 2021-2022 Budget
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 Biden Administration 2021-2022 budget.
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).