Family Forest Blog
July 13, 2022
Family Forest Carbon Program Opens to Small Woodland Owners Across Vermont, Parts of Massachusetts and New York
The Family Forest Carbon Program announces it is open for enrollment to rural small woodlot owners with as little as 30 acres in Vermont, western Massachusetts and eastern New York.
June 17, 2022
5 Common Myths about Forestry & the Family Forest Carbon Program
Talking about the myths can help clear up misconceptions and improve transparency as we work together for sustainable forest management.
June 1, 2022
Take a Walk with Us in The Family Forest
We’ve created a digital community for America’s family forest owners to connect with fellow landowners from all walks of life to learn more about ways they can improve the health and resiliency of their forests.
May 16, 2022
Four Ways Businesses Are Leading Change in the Voluntary Carbon Market
Choosing partners that align with your company’s climate targets and sustainability goals is key. Discover four ways the Family Forest Carbon Program is helping companies catalyze change.
April 21, 2022
Meet Pam Byrne and John Huerta of West Virginia
Pam and John are dedicated to not only protecting a land, but to beginning a legacy. Learn how the Family Forest Carbon Program is helping them.
April 21, 2022
We’re Not Waiting Until Tomorrow
For many landowners, your land is your legacy. This Earth Day, we invite you to improve the overall health of your forest, help fight the global climate crisis and secure your legacy for generations to come.
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 28, 2022
A Snapshot of Trends Among Carbon Buyers
Take a look at how current and prospective carbon buyers are thinking and what conversations are being held today on what the future of the voluntary carbon market will look like.
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.
December 2, 2021
Determining a True Carbon Benefit Part 4: Permanence
An important step to ensuring that a carbon benefit is valid is if it stands the test of time. This is called permanence, which is defined as ‘the longevity of the carbon benefit of at least 100 years.’ The Family Forest Carbon Program is working to ensure the permanence of our carbon benefit.
December 2, 2021
Meet the Jacksons of Pennsylvania
When looking for resources to support the health of their forest, Laura and Mike discovered the Family Forest Carbon Program. They learned that the program offered a steady, long-term revenue stream to enable them to take on their forest projects and continue to improve their forest’s health.