Family Forest Blog

October 20, 2023
Managing Your Woodlands For Deer
There are many reasons to want to attract white tail deer to your property. Having healthy wildlife on your property promotes a healthy ecosystem.

October 17, 2023
Our Methodology in Action
Forests and their stewards, particularly family forest owners, are a crucial piece to solving the climate crisis puzzle; the Family Forest Carbon Program can help.

October 13, 2023
Climate-Smart Commodities in Forests
Climate smart commodities are any agricultural commodity that's produced using agricultural practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions or capture and store carbon.

October 10, 2023
Forester Spotlight: Brittany VanderWall
This week, we’re highlighting Brittany VanderWall in our Family Forest Carbon Program forester series. Brittany works with landowners throughout Michigan.

October 10, 2023
Tackling Climate Finance at New York Climate Week
AFF teamed up with 1t.org US Chapter and the Doris Duke Foundation to convene leaders in the natural climate solutions space to discuss new approaches to financing carbon projects.

October 6, 2023
Managing Invasive Plant Species in the Northeast
60-70% of Vermont, New York and Massachusetts consist of woodlands, and this thriving ecosystem can be jeopardized when invasive plant species outcompete native species.

October 4, 2023
John Schmidt: Keeper of the Woods
AFF traveled to learn about John Schmidt's West Virginian woodlands and why he enrolled in the Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP).

September 29, 2023
Board Member Spotlight: Jennie L. Stephens
Board members of the American Forest Foundation take center stage in this special Q&A blog series that highlights their distinct experiences and expertise.

September 26, 2023
Hattie Berg, FFCP Account Manager
Enrolling in the Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP) is not an easy decision. We're introducing Hattie Berg, who can answer your questions about FFCP on your land.

September 22, 2023
How FFCP Helps with the Invasive Emerald Ash Borer Beetle
With the help of our expert foresters, we're sharing valuable information to help fight against a common and destructive invasive insect, the emerald ash borer.

September 19, 2023
Pragmatic Planning: Scott and Marge Hayes & AFF’s Seedling Society
Scott Hayes loves spending time in the forest. He’s worked in them all his adult life, so he understands the importance of woodlands in mitigating climate change impacts.

September 14, 2023
Connecting the Dots: Climate Week and Family Forest Owners
AFF staffers hit the pavement of Manhattan to attend the annual NY Climate Week; we carry the concerns of family forest owners on the ground, fighting climate change across the nation.

September 13, 2023
A Fresh Approach to Climate Action: Insights from Our Latest White Paper
Discover the key insights from our latest white paper, Boosting the Power of Corporate Investment in the Fight Against Climate Change.

September 13, 2023
New Report: Innovative Finance Tools Key to Activating Nature Based Climate Solutions
Our latest report outlines the underutilized yet critical role of family forests in climate change mitigation and calls for investment in the voluntary carbon market.

September 8, 2023
Meet Heather Kingery, Managing Family Forest Success
This post is part of a series introducing the Family Forest Carbon Program Account Management team. We know that decisions regarding your land are not made lightly.