Family Forest Blog
July 14, 2023
Forester Spotlight: Emily Trent
Meet Emily Trent from Pennsylvania! Emily’s forestry expertise is built on a foundation of conservation, environmental biology and education. She has a Bachelor of Science in Ecology, Conservation and Environmental Biology, with a minor in Geography from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
July 11, 2023
Your Land, Your Legacy
The Family Forest Carbon Program is now officially open in more than 90 counties across Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin for landowners with 30 or more acres of land. There are two recommended forest management practices available to landowners: "Growing Mature Forests" and "Promoting Diverse Forests.”
July 11, 2023
10 Common Questions About Our Carbon Credit Buyers
Selling carbon credits is what allows us to offer landowners benefits and incentives to care for their woodlands. But what happens once the carbon sequestered is transferred to carbon credits? Who is it sold to? For many landowners who are passionate about their woods and the planet, it's important to know their participation in the program is not only helping their own forest but doing good for the larger natural world.
July 7, 2023
The VCMI Claims Code and What It Means for Family Forests
Late last month, the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI) launched their Claims Code of Practice, which aims to heighten integrity of the carbon credits sold on the voluntary carbon market. The Claims Code provides companies with a rulebook on how and when to utilize carbon credits and the claims they can make following their use.
July 5, 2023
A Land of Hope: A Grandfather Fights to Preserve His Land for Future Generations
When Tim Stout, a Vermont Native, became a grandfather to Abe and Faye, he began to think more critically about climate change and how to protect his woodlands for the next generation. Located in Rutland County, Vermont, Tim, his brother Chris, and their families own Jockey Hill Farm.
June 23, 2023
Meet Scott Martin, FFCP Senior Account Manager
Having worked with family forest owners for decades, we know that decisions regarding your land are not made lightly. They impact your family, your livelihood, and the planet, and it's important that you feel confident in the people you work with and the information you’re given to make those decisions. We recognize that enrollment in a program like the Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP) is no exception.
June 6, 2023
Carbon Program Helps Remove Invasive Species, Cover Property Tax for Pennsylvania Landowner
Susan Benedict was thrilled to inherit the 2,000 acres of forest land that has been in her family for several generations, but affording the maintenance and management of the property quickly became a challenge.
June 5, 2023
FEATURE: Keep on Moving – Dynamic Baselines Seen Driving Accuracy in Forest Carbon Accounting
In the context of accusations of widespread over-crediting in the voluntary carbon market (VCM), one emergent accounting approach could tackle some of the challenges with auditing of forestry projects, offering real-time and dynamic monitoring of climate impact via remote sensing technologies.
May 16, 2023
Vermont Organic Maple Sugar Business Thrives in the Family Forest Carbon Program
Chris Johnson and his family steward around 450 acres of forestland in Lincoln, Vermont. They eat from the property’s apple trees in the fall, harvest timber for the winter and collect sap for the family’s organic maple syrup operation in the spring.
May 12, 2023
3 Extra Perks of Enrolling in the Family Forest Carbon Program
When considering a forest carbon program, it is natural (and wise!) for landowners to weigh the costs and benefits of their options, and what sets one program apart from another. In this post you'll learn about three ways we strive to build a relationship that connects you with resources and opportunities that align with your goals, and with other landowners who share similar experiences.
May 5, 2023
What Landowners in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin Can Expect from the Family Forest Carbon Program
There’s a buzz in the air and it’s not the mosquitoes — yet! The Family Forest Carbon Program recently expanded to include select counties in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin, and foresters and family forest owners alike are excited.
April 28, 2023
Carbon Markets 101
When we say we are selling “carbon," we’re not speaking literally. We don’t come to your property and extract a tonne of carbon, the element, put it in a box and ship it to a corporation. What we’re really selling is a claim — specifically, the claim that a tonne of carbon dioxide has been kept out of the atmosphere as a result of a specific action — in this case, a carbon program.
April 22, 2023
AFF Celebrates Earth Day Through #TreeFeatures (Part 2)
As part of our #TreeFeature Campaign, AFF is showcasing the MVPs of the forest – trees that fight climate change by capturing and storing carbon and protecting the health of flora and fauna alike in their ecosystems.
April 21, 2023
AFF Celebrates Earth Day Through #TreeFeatures (Part 1)
Over the next few days we’ll take you out to the forest with our #TreeFeature series. We're showcasing 5 unique trees across AFF's social media and highlighting their importance in their native ecosystems! We've chosen Black Cherry, Quaking Aspen, White Oak, Red Elm, and Sugar Maple as our 2023 Earth Day Hall-of-Famers.
April 18, 2023
Defining High Integrity
“What is a high-quality carbon credit? What makes a carbon credit ‘real’ as opposed to ‘hot air?’” And, perhaps most importantly, “Why does this issue of high-quality matter to me?” So let’s dive into this topic and try to clarify what quality is and why it’s important.