Family Forest Blog
December 20, 2023
The Voluntary Carbon Market is Reawakening – Let’s Make 2024 A Year of Action
This year, AFF attended its second Conference of Parties, COP28, held in Dubai. COP28 define the voluntary carbon market’s role in the global struggle against climate change.
December 20, 2023
We’re Making the Voluntary Carbon Market Work for Rural America
As the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) ends, I’m grateful to know that AFF is representing the interests of U.S. family-owned forests
December 20, 2023
The Voluntary Carbon Market Is Here to Stay – Now Let’s Make It Work for Rural America
If there’s one thing to take away from COP28, it’s that nature is undoubtedly an indispensable element to avoiding climate catastrophe.
December 1, 2023
Your Carbon Cheat Sheet: Measuring Carbon
To fully understand the impact of carbon projects, it’s important to understand all the practices which support the generation of high-quality credits within the market.
November 22, 2023
6 Ways to Attract Turkey to Your Woodlands
The wild turkey symbolizes a season of plenty in America. The following woodland management activities can help to meet the special needs of this unique bird.
November 22, 2023
Family Forest Carbon Program’s Carbon Accounting Methodology Submitted to ICVCM
This week carbon credit standard-setting group Verra announced its submission of their flagship carbon crediting program to be assessed against the Core Carbon Principles (CCPs)
November 20, 2023
Land Management Leads to Forest Advocacy: Cassie Ridenour’s Story
Cassie Ridenour learned to love forests from an early age. “I’ve been excited to support AFF and their programs, like FFCP, expanding to places like Ohio.”
November 17, 2023
Forester Spotlight: Aimee Tomcho
“The magic of forests inspires me in ways words cannot describe. I can't think of better way to spend my life than walking among trees, working to keep forests in the landscape.”
November 7, 2023
Managing Your Woods for Wildlife
With autumn colors spurring on winter migrations and the final excitement for animals getting ready for winter, it gives us a chance to think about wildlife in our lives.
November 7, 2023
Three Ways the Family Forest Carbon Program Is Helping Increase Sustainable Forestry
Discover three ways the Family Forest Carbon Program is supporting AFF’s long-held core values around forest sustainability, while remaining both people and planet-centered.
November 3, 2023
FEATURE: Could Dynamic Baselines Help Alleviate Over-Crediting Concerns?
The voluntary carbon market has been the focus of a number of critical reports recently, questioning the integrity of credits. Dynamic baselines are an answer to the criticism.
November 1, 2023
Family Forest Carbon Program Expands Throughout Northeast
AFF announced today the expansion of the Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP) throughout the Northeast region to include New York, New Hampshire, and Maine.
October 27, 2023
A Walk With The Buck Family
When John Buck bought a 70-acre parcel of land in a remote part of Washington, Vermont in 2011, his primary motive was to create a family legacy on the property.
October 23, 2023
How USDA’s New Report on Carbon Markets is a Gamechanger for Rural America
AFF explains how a new USDA report shines a light on the importance of empowering family forest owners to create meaningful conservation impact through the voluntary carbon market.
October 20, 2023
Managing Your Woodlands For Deer
There are many reasons to want to attract white tail deer to your property. Having healthy wildlife on your property promotes a healthy ecosystem.