Family Forest Blog
March 21, 2023
#AFFWomen: Tatiana Height
This Women’s History Month, we are thrilled to highlight the #AFFWomen who have unique stories to tell — but they all share the goal of leaving our planet better and healthier than we found it. In our third edition of this series, we sat down with Tatiana Height, AFF’s director of diversity, equity, and inclusion for the Family Forest Carbon Program.
March 16, 2023
#AFFWomen: Sierra Giraud
This Women’s History Month, we are thrilled to highlight #AFFWomen – those that work tirelessly to improve our forests, support American landowners, and benefit our communities. In our second edition of this series, we sat down with Sierra Giraud, AFF’s senior forestry manager in the Northeast for the Family Forest Carbon Program.
March 14, 2023
#AFFWomen: Brittany VanderWall
Over the years, more and more women have entered forest-related fields and have made incredible strides in conservation, forestry, and climate change. This Women’s History Month, AFF will highlight #AFFWomen – those that work tirelessly to improve our forests, support American landowners, and benefit our communities.
April 18, 2022
Forester Spotlight: Nate Hartley
Nate is a strong advocate for the critical role that family forest owners can have in fighting climate change. As a forester with the Family Forest Carbon Program, he's meeting with landowners, learning about their goals, and helping them identify strategies that benefit them, their land, and the environment at-large.
April 4, 2022
Forester Spotlight: Isaac Slone
Isaac has always been fascinated by forests and astounded by their importance to our existence. Now, working with the Family Forest Carbon Program, he's able to share his expertise to help family forest owners meet their goals for their forests and address climate change.
April 1, 2022
Forester Spotlight: Garrett Hamilton
Before coming to the American Forest Foundation, Garrett often felt that the contributions of family forest owners were overlooked. Now, he's working to helping to create opportunities for family forest owners to create conservation impact while improving the health of their land.
March 28, 2022
Forester Spotlight: Sarah Hall
Sarah's passion for forests started at a very young age. After having witnessed the impacts of human development on forestland, she's dedicated her career to helping landowners preserve their forestland for future generations and being a trusted resource throughout their journey.
March 25, 2022
Forester Spotlight: Ian Forte
Ian is inspired by the care that family forest owners take in maintaining their forests. Now working as a forester with the Forest Carbon Program, Ian is excited to be working with a team that's passionate about supporting family forest owners and their critical role in addressing climate change.
February 15, 2022
New CEO of National Conservation Organization Builds Powerful Executive Team
The American Forest Foundation today announced several promotions and new hires on its growing leadership team.
January 31, 2022
Telling Our Story in New & Innovative Ways
For more than 40 years, AFF has been working to share the story of America’s family forest owners. We’re continuing to find new & innovative ways to do so and engage partners to drive conservation impact.
January 26, 2022
The Future Is Now
This month, Rita Hite put her boots on the ground as president and CEO of the American Forest Foundation. She reflects on the optimism she’s feeling for the future of America’s family forest owners, AFF and our planet.
January 10, 2022
Accomplished Executive Rita Hite Takes the Helm as First Woman President & Chief Executive Officer of American Forest Foundation
The American Forest Foundation today announced Rita Hite as its president and chief executive officer. Hite is the first woman in the organization’s more than 40-year history to hold its top position.
December 22, 2021
A Q&A With American Forest Foundation’s New SVP of Conservation, Valerie Craig
The American Forest Foundation is excited to announce Valerie Craig as the new Senior Vice President of Conservation. Valerie’s passion for conservation and expertise in the field will help further the organization’s mission of empowering family forest owners to make a meaningful conservation impact.
December 16, 2021
Tom Martin: Reflections on the Forestland
Tom Martin’s early childhood helped prepare him for a career - and a passion - for woodlands. As he prepares to retire from his role as President & CEO of AFF at the end of this year, we take a look back at how his influence and leadership will continue to resonate in the many programs and projects he has championed.
November 24, 2021
Meet TyKeidra Young Who is Working to Advance Conservation Impact
Two years ago, TyKeidra Young started her internship at the AFF to support the work of the Sustainable Forestry and African American Land Retention Program. After her internship, her passion to support America’s family forest owners fueled her desire to continue her work with AFF.