Family Forest Blog
April 30, 2026
From Fund to Trust: the Evolution of AFF’s Approach to Managing Non-Permanence Risk
This issue of managing non-permanence risk affects buyers, standards, project developers, and all other market participants, making it a significant impediment to scaling both nature- and tech-based solutions and thus slowing climate progress. We recently launched a study to test the feasibility of our Permanence Trust concept. But our work to address concerns of durability and permanence long predates the Trust.
April 30, 2026
Statement: AFF Applauds House Passage of Bipartisan Farm Bill
Washington, DC - Rita Hite, president & CEO of the American Forest Foundation, a conservation organization that empowers family forest owners to create meaningful conservation impact, released a statement regarding the U.S. House of Representatives passage of the Farm Bill legislation.
April 22, 2026
A New Way to Earn More from Your Forest: Introducing the Premium Partnership
Family forest owners have always balanced two priorities: doing right by their land and making sure it’s financially sustainable. Now, the Family Forest Carbon Program is expanding its offerings with a new opportunity that helps both, while putting more money in your pocket.
April 20, 2026
New Tool Visualizes the Conservation Benefits of American Family Forests
The American Forest Foundation (AFF) launched a new data visualization map that highlights the many conservation benefits of America’s family-owned forests.
April 17, 2026
Statement: AFF Statement on House Voting to Increase Support for Forest Landowners Impacted by Natural Disasters
AFF applauds House passage of the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act after unanimous passage of the companion bill in the Senate. The bill now heads to the President for signature, an example of bipartisan Congressional support for American families and forests.
April 7, 2026
The Family Protecting the Poconos
The DeSeve family owns 100 acres of forestland nestled in the Pocono mountains, halfway between Philadelphia and New York. After joining the Family Forest Carbon Program and with the help of their forester, they are exploring ways to protect their trees, raise new trees, grow mushrooms for biodiversity, protect wildlife, and improve water quality.
March 9, 2026
Alabama Field Tour Highlights the Value of Collaboration
It’s just past 7 am when folks start filing into a charter bus on a cool February morning in Montgomery, Alabama. They’ve come from all over the country – from Portland, Oregon, to Cleveland, Ohio, to Lincoln, Nebraska, to St. Petersburg, Florida – all with one goal: equipping family landowners to improve the health and productivity of their forests.
March 5, 2026
Statement: AFF Statement on the House Agriculture Committee’s Vote to Advance a Bipartisan Farm Bill
The Farm Bill is critical to the health and wellbeing of America’s forests and family forest owners. One in four rural Americans own private forests and look to federal programs and policies that support natural resources, wildlife habitat, and water quality. We appreciate the Committee’s commitment to family forest owners in the Farm, Food, and National Security Act.
February 26, 2026
Forester Spotlight: Adam Pease
This week, we’re excited to introduce Adam Pease, an FFCP forester supporting landowners across Maine, whose background in forestry, fire, and fieldwork brings a thoughtful, hands-on perspective to every landscape he visits.
February 24, 2026
A One Millionth Tree for a One-in-a-Million Landowner
In February 2026, Portia's land was even the site of a project milestone: the celebratory planting of Fields & Forests millionth tree! “I wouldn’t have ever dreamed this as being something that could possibly even happen,” She shared her excitement for being a part of this incredible milestone.
February 12, 2026
Fields & Forests Plants its Millionth Tree
AFF celebrated the millionth planting on recently enrolled landowner Portia Fulford’s property near Montgomery, Alabama. AFF was joined by several key partners, including the Arbor Day Foundation, the Alabama Forestry Commission, the Alabama Forestry Association, Help for Landowners, and Funga.
February 11, 2026
Building Momentum & Impact: A Look Back at 2025
As we look back on 2025, one thing is clear: the Family Forest Carbon Program community continues to grow in both scale and impact. From enrolling new landowners to delivering verified carbon credits and expanding landowner support, this past year brought significant milestones for family-owned forests across the country.
February 10, 2026
What Is Estate Planning—and Why Does It Matter?
At its core, estate planning ensures that your wishes are honored—whether that means providing for loved ones, protecting land you care deeply about, or supporting causes that reflect your values. It also makes the process easier for your loved ones who must take care of everything once you’re gone. And, if you are a family forest owner, it helps ensure your forest legacy is preserved.
February 3, 2026
Reflecting on 2025 and Looking Ahead
Happy New Year from the Family Forest Carbon Program team! It’s been a tumultuous year, to say the least, so I hope you’ve all been able to find some peace, prosperity and perspective enjoying your farms, fields, and forests with your families. As I reflect on our community, it’s clear we have so much to be grateful for.
February 2, 2026
AFF Statement on GHG Protocol Land Sector & Removals Standard
The exclusion of forests from the LSR Standard increases the risk of sidelining one of the most mature and impactful pathways for near-term mitigation.