Family Forest Blog
September 7, 2021
A Q&A With AFF’s New Vice President of Policy and Advocacy, Michael Reed
The American Forest Foundation is excited to announce Michael Reed as the new Vice President of Policy and Advocacy. Michael will be advocating for policies that support family forest owners and the work they are doing to protect our nation’s forests.
August 25, 2021
Celebrating Women’s Equality Day with the Women of AFF
On Women’s Equality Day, AFF is sharing the experiences of the powerful women working to make a difference for America’s family forest owners and the forests we all depend on.
August 4, 2021
American Forest Foundation Announces Retirement of Forward-Thinking President & CEO Tom Martin
The American Forest Foundation today announced the retirement of President and CEO Tom Martin after 12 years of service, effective December 31, 2021.
May 20, 2021
A Q&A with Kedren Dillard, SFLR Landowner, ATFS-Certified Tree Farmer & AFF Board Member
As a forest landowner, Kedren Dillard and her family have spent decades working on improving and maintaining the land that has been in their family for generations. This deep connection between the land and her family has created an emotional connection that fuels the passion that Kedren and her family have to do right by the land.
January 27, 2020
AFF Senior Fellow Appointed to CARB
This week, the California Air and Resources Board (CARB) announced David Ford, AFF Senior Fellow and family forest expert will serve on the newly established CARB Compliance Offset Task Force, a group created to provide guidance on the state’s offset protocols and projects.
January 22, 2020
President & CEO of Conservation Think Tank to Serve as New American Forest Foundation Board Chair
Today, the American Forest Foundation (AFF) announced Kathryn Fernholz, President & CEO of Dovetail Partners, Inc., will serve as the Chair of the AFF Board of Trustees in 2020 and 2021. Fernholz is the first woman to serve in the Chair position on AFF’s Board.
June 11, 2019
AFF Coordinators are on Board to Support America’s Family Forest Owners
Family forest owners are passionate about their land, but many landowners face barriers – such as cost, awareness, technical expertise and more – that prevent them from actively managing their woodlands. To make sure that these landowners get the help they need, the American Forest Foundation (AFF) is investing in staff to support partners and landowners in creating healthy, more resilient forests.