Family Forest Blog
January 23, 2024
New Paper Clears the Way for Action by Articulating Principles of Natural Climate Solutions
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has released a scientific paper outlining five key principles crucial for the global implementation of natural climate solutions (NCS).
January 19, 2024
In Memoriam: A Tribute to Michael J. Reed
On Monday, January 15, 2024, the American Forest Foundation and the forest community lost a valued member of our family in Michael Joseph Reed.
January 16, 2024
Who’s Flying in Your Woodlands? The Winter Edition
The winter months are surprisingly exciting time for forest owners wanting to enjoy wildlife on their land.
January 9, 2024
Visiting Sleepy Hollow: Skiing and Carbon Sequestration
Eli Enman and his family own 800 acres of woodlands in Huntington, Vermont. The property opens as a cross-country ski resort during the winters.
January 2, 2024
Your Carbon Cheat Sheet: Forestry & Carbon
We've pulled together a Forest Carbon Cheat Sheet to help you better navigate the carbon market and understand the terms floating around.
December 26, 2023
Cara Dougherty, FFCP Account Manager
Meet Cara Dougherty! Cara is another member of the American Forest Foundation's Account Management team. Originally from New Jersey, Cara now lives in Washington, D.C.
December 21, 2023
The Fight Against Climate Change Needs Nature
At COP28 earlier this month, the American Forest Foundation had the privilege of sharing our work with family forest owners to tackle climate change.
December 20, 2023
The Voluntary Carbon Market Is Here to Stay – Now Let’s Make It Work for Rural America
If there’s one thing to take away from COP28, it’s that nature is undoubtedly an indispensable element to avoiding climate catastrophe.
December 20, 2023
We’re Making the Voluntary Carbon Market Work for Rural America
As the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) ends, I’m grateful to know that AFF is representing the interests of U.S. family-owned forests
December 20, 2023
The Voluntary Carbon Market is Reawakening – Let’s Make 2024 A Year of Action
This year, AFF attended its second Conference of Parties, COP28, held in Dubai. COP28 define the voluntary carbon market’s role in the global struggle against climate change.
December 19, 2023
Georgia Landowner Named the 2023 Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year
The American Forest Foundation and the American Tree Farm System are excited to announce the 2023 National Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year, Heather Brasell of Berrien County, Georgia.
December 14, 2023
Announcing the 2023 Regional Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year
The American Forest Foundation and the American Tree Farm System are excited to announce the 2023 Regional Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year.
December 12, 2023
Arbor Day Foundation Accelerates AFF’s Afforestation Efforts in Georgia
Today the American Forest Foundation announced the receipt of $465,000 in philanthropic funds from the Arbor Day Foundation.
December 5, 2023
Conservation and Policy Groups Celebrate Senate Introduction of Rural Forest Markets Act
Today Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Mike Braun (R-IN), and Bob Casey (D-PA) announced the introduction of the Rural Forest Markets Act (RFMA) in the U.S. Senate.
December 5, 2023
Justin Kozsan, FFCP Account Manager
This week we're highlighting Justin Kozsan, another member of the Family Forest Carbon Program Account Management team. Justin was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee.