Family Forest Blog

Chuck Black

July 23, 2024

Forester Spotlight: Chuck Black

Chuck Black grew up on a lake in northern New Jersey where fishing, swimming, boating and ice hockey were his passions.

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July 15, 2024

Family Forest Carbon Program Expands Availability in the Southeast

The American Forest Foundation announced today the expansion of the Family Forest Carbon Program into Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.

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July 2, 2024

Forester Spotlight: Dan Zajac

Dan first became interested in conservation after attending a field trip to a recycling facility when he was six years old.

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June 25, 2024

Updates to the Family Forest Carbon Program’s Forest Management Practices

As the Family Forest Carbon Program expands into new regions, new forest management practices are developed, tested and optimized to provide value to landowners and the environment.

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May 28, 2024

The Latest News on the Family Forest Carbon Program

The Family Forest Carbon Program is continuously expanding, with landowners in more states and counties eligible every year.

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May 14, 2024

Forester Spotlight: Jill Levine

“I love getting to work every day and knowing that I am participating in something that not only helps families financially, but also improves forests to combat climate change."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Ethan Ragan

April 9, 2024

Forester Spotlight: Ethan Ragan

Ethan grew up in Rochester, Minnesota where he took as many opportunities as he could to get out of town and explore what Minnesota and Wisconsin had to offer.

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Tennessee Forests

March 26, 2024

Family Forest Carbon Program Expands into the South

The American Forest Foundation announced today the expansion of the Family Forest Carbon Program into Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

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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.

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Maine Woodlands: QC Intel

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.

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Ohio Forests

March 5, 2024

Forest Carbon Program Puts Conservation Power into Ohio Landowners’ Hands

The American Forest Foundation (AFF) announced today the expansion of the Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP), a partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC), into Ohio.

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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!

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