Family Forest Blog
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 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.
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.
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 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.
February 20, 2024
For Conservation, Climate and Grapes
In Allegany County, you can spot newly planted grapevines. To the Trezise family, Kevin, Rene, and their son Bryce, this is the site of their future farm and vineyard.
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 26, 2024
Pennsylvania Family Forest Owner Gives Back to Veterans
When Edward Fisher and his wife, Katie, searched for a woodland property to buy in Pennsylvania, they intended to find a place to enjoy for themselves and their family.
January 26, 2024
New England Climate-Smart Commodities Program Now Enrolling Landowners in Four States
More family woodland owners in New England now have an opportunity to apply for financial support to care for their forested property and increase carbon storage.
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 9, 2024
Visiting Sleepy Hollow: Skiing and Carbon Sequestration
Eli Enman and his family own 800 acres of woodlands in Huntington, Vermont. The property opens as a cross-country ski resort during the winters.
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.