Family Forest Blog

Woodlands in the Sunlight

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.

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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.

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Hunters In The Winter

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.

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New England 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.

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Forest for Natural Climate Solutions

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).

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A wooded trail in Athens, Georgia

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.

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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.

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Sleepy Hollow Inn

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.

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Forest Carbon

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.

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Cara Dougherty - Account Manager

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.

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Overview Snowy Forest

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.

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Snowy Forest

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.

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Snowy Forest

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

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Snow Forest and Road

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.

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Heather Brasell

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.

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