Family Forest Blog
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.
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 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.
September 5, 2023
Board Member Spotlight: Jasmine K. Brown
Board members of the American Forest Foundation take center stage in this special Q&A blog series that highlights their distinct experiences and expertise.
August 17, 2023
Board Member Spotlight: Sophie Beckham
Board members of the American Forest Foundation take center stage in this special Q&A blog series that highlights their distinct experiences and expertise.
August 1, 2023
Meet Katie Wyatt, FFCP Account Manager
We'll introduce you to the Family Forest Carbon Program Account Management team. They're committed to landowner success, and we know that decisions regarding your land are not made lightly.
July 18, 2023
Forester Spotlight: Tristan Kinnison
Next up in our Family Forest Carbon Program forester series is Tristan Kinnison, based in Athens, OH. Tristan works with landowners in Ohio and West Virginia, and is an ISA Certified Arborist with a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Conservation Biology.
July 14, 2023
Forester Spotlight: Emily Trent
Meet Emily Trent from Pennsylvania! Emily’s forestry expertise is built on a foundation of conservation, environmental biology and education. She has a Bachelor of Science in Ecology, Conservation and Environmental Biology, with a minor in Geography from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
June 23, 2023
Meet Scott Martin, FFCP Senior Account Manager
Having worked with family forest owners for decades, we know that decisions regarding your land are not made lightly. They impact your family, your livelihood, and the planet, and it's important that you feel confident in the people you work with and the information you’re given to make those decisions. We recognize that enrollment in a program like the Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP) is no exception.
June 19, 2023
Juneteenth: History, Black Landownership and Engaging with the Holiday in a Reverent Manner
The American Forest Foundation recognizes and honors Juneteenth by outlining its history, how it connects to generations of Black landownership and how one can and should engage with the day.
June 12, 2023
Celebrating Three LGBTQ+ Scientists’ Historic Contributions to Our Field
June is Pride Month, which is a time of celebration for LGBTQ+ people and a time to honor the contributions they have made, including in the fields of conservation, environmentalism, and other natural sciences.
May 9, 2023
American Forest Foundation Adds New Voices and Perspectives to Board of Trustees
The American Forest Foundation announces the appointment of three new members to its board of trustees who will offer the vital insight, lived experiences and cultural perspectives necessary for AFF to transform carbon markets to be accessible for every family forest owner.
April 13, 2023
Talking about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice in the Family Forest Carbon Program
In March, the American Forest Foundation held its first Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Summit in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Tatiana Height shares some insights.
March 27, 2023
#AFFWomen: Jasmine Brown
In our fourth edition of our #AFFWomen series, we sat down with Jasmine Brown, AFF’s senior manager of landowner stewardship for the Family Forest Carbon Program. Her love of working with people, particularly engaging with landowners to find solutions for their woods, keeps her coming back to work every day.