Family Forest Blog
March 19, 2024
Board Member Spotlight: Alex Alvarez
Board members of the American Forest Foundation take center stage in this special Q&A blog series that highlights their distinct experiences and expertise.
March 15, 2024
AFF Awarded IRA Funds to Empower Landowners with Market-Based Solutions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded AFF $20 million of Inflation Reduction Act funds through its Forest Landowner Support program.
March 15, 2024
#AFFWomen: Maya Solomon
Women bring a resiliency, vulnerability, transparency, and resourcefulness to the field that is necessary to protect our most precious natural resources for future generations.
March 12, 2024
#AFFWomen: Aimee Tomcho
This Women’s History Month, we are thrilled to highlight #AFFWomen – those that work tirelessly to improve our forests, support American landowners, and benefit our communities.
March 11, 2024
FEATURE: QC Intel Highlights Premium Option for Enrolling Landowners
AFF has added a new category that will allow landowners enrolled in FFCP to receive higher payments for their participation, while the program has also expanded into Ohio.
March 5, 2024
Forest Carbon Program Puts Conservation Power into Ohio Landowners’ Hands
The American Forest Foundation (AFF) announced today the expansion of the Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP), a partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC), into Ohio.
March 5, 2024
Introducing The Family Forest Carbon Program – Premium Option
Get 20% more in payments with the The Family Forest Carbon Program - Premium Option!
March 4, 2024
New SBTi Guidance Promising but Falls Short in Incentivizing Enough Corporate Climate Action
SBTI is spot-on in its unambiguous recognition of the vital role the VCM plays in companies investing in nature... our planet depends on investing in nature now.”
February 28, 2024
Climate Disclosure Rules Are Still Evolving, But Companies Can’t Wait to Act
In the face of climate catastrophe and a society looking for solutions now, it’s in companies’ best interest to prioritize climate action while tracking and reporting that action.
February 20, 2024
For Conservation, Climate and Grapes
In Allegany County, you can spot newly planted grapevines. To the Trezise family, Kevin, Rene, and their son Bryce, this is the site of their future farm and vineyard.
February 13, 2024
Who’s Flying in Your Woodlands? Guide to Migratory Birds
The end of winter gives rise to spring migrations as wildlife returns to your woodlands. We're highlighting the common migratory bird species often found in the U.S.
February 6, 2024
Five Principles of Natural Climate Solutions
Using The Principles of Natural Climate Solutions, we’re showcasing how FFCP can be considered a gold standard in carbon project development.
January 30, 2024
The Rural Forest Markets Act: Bringing the Power of Private Finance to Rural Landowners
In the U.S., family forest owners are 21 million strong, owning 290 million acres of forests – making them the largest ownership group of woodlands.
January 26, 2024
New England Climate-Smart Commodities Program Now Enrolling Landowners in Four States
More family woodland owners in New England now have an opportunity to apply for financial support to care for their forested property and increase carbon storage.
January 26, 2024
Pennsylvania Family Forest Owner Gives Back to Veterans
When Edward Fisher and his wife, Katie, searched for a woodland property to buy in Pennsylvania, they intended to find a place to enjoy for themselves and their family.