Family Forest Blog
April 16, 2024
Get 20% More in Payment Value with the FFCP Premium Option
You can receive 20% more in payments with the premium option, and if you meet its requirements, you gain access to beneficial funding sources from the USDA.
April 12, 2024
FEATURE: Dynamic baselines are the necessary future of forest carbon accounting
As the voluntary carbon market continues to evolve, so does the critical need for clear standards to maximise the impact of natural climate solutions.
April 10, 2024
Dynamic Baselines and a Plea for Integrity
Stakeholders around the globe have emphasized the critical role the voluntary carbon market can play in keeping the planet from warming beyond 1.5 degrees Celsius.
April 10, 2024
SBTi's Latest Guidelines Encourage Companies to Utilize Voluntary Carbon Credits for Climate Action
“We celebrate SBTi’s recognition of the critical role voluntary carbon credits plays in driving global corporate climate action."
March 22, 2024
Partnering to Protect the Planet
The Field to Forest Tour was our most recent gathering designed to convene existing and potential funders from the public and private sectors to scale our collective climate impact.
March 20, 2024
Reductions, Removals, and the Delicate Dance of Carbon Accounting
Last week, carbon crediting standards body Verra announced the revision of their carbon accounting methodology.
March 11, 2024
FEATURE: QC Intel Highlights Premium Option for Enrolling Landowners
AFF has added a new category that will allow landowners enrolled in FFCP to receive higher payments for their participation, while the program has also expanded into Ohio.
March 5, 2024
Introducing The Family Forest Carbon Program – Premium Option
Get 20% more in payments with the The Family Forest Carbon Program - Premium Option!
March 4, 2024
New SBTi Guidance Promising but Falls Short in Incentivizing Enough Corporate Climate Action
SBTI is spot-on in its unambiguous recognition of the vital role the VCM plays in companies investing in nature... our planet depends on investing in nature now.”
February 28, 2024
Climate Disclosure Rules Are Still Evolving, But Companies Can’t Wait to Act
In the face of climate catastrophe and a society looking for solutions now, it’s in companies’ best interest to prioritize climate action while tracking and reporting that action.
February 6, 2024
Five Principles of Natural Climate Solutions
Using The Principles of Natural Climate Solutions, we’re showcasing how FFCP can be considered a gold standard in carbon project development.
January 30, 2024
The Rural Forest Markets Act: Bringing the Power of Private Finance to Rural Landowners
In the U.S., family forest owners are 21 million strong, owning 290 million acres of forests – making them the largest ownership group of woodlands.
January 23, 2024
New Paper Clears the Way for Action by Articulating Principles of Natural Climate Solutions
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has released a scientific paper outlining five key principles crucial for the global implementation of natural climate solutions (NCS).
January 2, 2024
Your Carbon Cheat Sheet: Forestry & Carbon
We've pulled together a Forest Carbon Cheat Sheet to help you better navigate the carbon market and understand the terms floating around.
December 21, 2023
The Fight Against Climate Change Needs Nature
At COP28 earlier this month, the American Forest Foundation had the privilege of sharing our work with family forest owners to tackle climate change.