Family Forest Blog
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
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 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 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.
October 17, 2023
Our Methodology in Action
Forests and their stewards, particularly family forest owners, are a crucial piece to solving the climate crisis puzzle; the Family Forest Carbon Program can help.
October 13, 2023
Climate-Smart Commodities in Forests
Climate smart commodities are any agricultural commodity that's produced using agricultural practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions or capture and store carbon.
October 10, 2023
Forester Spotlight: Brittany VanderWall
This week, we’re highlighting Brittany VanderWall in our Family Forest Carbon Program forester series. Brittany works with landowners throughout Michigan.
October 6, 2023
Managing Invasive Plant Species in the Northeast
60-70% of Vermont, New York and Massachusetts consist of woodlands, and this thriving ecosystem can be jeopardized when invasive plant species outcompete native species.
October 4, 2023
John Schmidt: Keeper of the Woods
AFF traveled to learn about John Schmidt's West Virginian woodlands and why he enrolled in the Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP).
September 22, 2023
How FFCP Helps with the Invasive Emerald Ash Borer Beetle
With the help of our expert foresters, we're sharing valuable information to help fight against a common and destructive invasive insect, the emerald ash borer.
September 19, 2023
Pragmatic Planning: Scott and Marge Hayes & AFF’s Seedling Society
Scott Hayes loves spending time in the forest. He’s worked in them all his adult life, so he understands the importance of woodlands in mitigating climate change impacts.