Family Forest Blog
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.
December 1, 2023
Your Carbon Cheat Sheet: Measuring Carbon
To fully understand the impact of carbon projects, it’s important to understand all the practices which support the generation of high-quality credits within the market.
December 1, 2023
Pfeiffer Family Forest, A Tree Farm Story
We're highlight American Tree Farm landowners who conserve their valuable woodlands and protect the natural beauties on their property. Today, meet William Pfeiffer.
November 22, 2023
Family Forest Carbon Program’s Carbon Accounting Methodology Submitted to ICVCM
This week carbon credit standard-setting group Verra announced its submission of their flagship carbon crediting program to be assessed against the Core Carbon Principles (CCPs)
November 22, 2023
6 Ways to Attract Turkey to Your Woodlands
The wild turkey symbolizes a season of plenty in America. The following woodland management activities can help to meet the special needs of this unique bird.
November 20, 2023
Land Management Leads to Forest Advocacy: Cassie Ridenour’s Story
Cassie Ridenour learned to love forests from an early age. “I’ve been excited to support AFF and their programs, like FFCP, expanding to places like Ohio.”
November 17, 2023
Forester Spotlight: Aimee Tomcho
“The magic of forests inspires me in ways words cannot describe. I can't think of better way to spend my life than walking among trees, working to keep forests in the landscape.”
November 14, 2023
Sara Velazquez, FFCP Account Manager
The FFCP Account Management team will tell how FFCP can benefit your family, your livelihood, and the planet. It's important you feel confident in the people you work with.
November 10, 2023
Twisted Oak Tree Farm: An Investment of Family and Forest
Growing up in Chicago, Sally Hightower was a city kid who loved nature—when she could find it. Today, Hightower lives on a 37 acre Tree Farm in Gladwin, Michigan.
November 7, 2023
Managing Your Woods for Wildlife
With autumn colors spurring on winter migrations and the final excitement for animals getting ready for winter, it gives us a chance to think about wildlife in our lives.
November 7, 2023
Three Ways the Family Forest Carbon Program Is Helping Increase Sustainable Forestry
Discover three ways the Family Forest Carbon Program is supporting AFF’s long-held core values around forest sustainability, while remaining both people and planet-centered.
November 3, 2023
FEATURE: Could Dynamic Baselines Help Alleviate Over-Crediting Concerns?
The voluntary carbon market has been the focus of a number of critical reports recently, questioning the integrity of credits. Dynamic baselines are an answer to the criticism.