Family Forest Blog
June 18, 2024
Field to Forest Provides Landowners with New Sources of Revenue
Field to Forest provides a new opportunity for landowners to turn their fields into productive sources of diversified revenue streams.
May 9, 2024
AFF Expands to Reforestation with Field to Forest
The American Southeast boasts some of the nation’s most fertile and productive land, in large part due to the incredible soil and seasonal growing conditions.
April 23, 2024
Turning Farm to Forest: Growing Loblolly Pine with Field to Forest
Wade Rabun has been working his land for years: he has most recently become the steward of a growing loblolly pine forest after enrolling in Field to Forest.
April 17, 2024
Tree Planting Initiative Brings Financial Opportunities to Georgia Landowners
“Field to Forest offers landowners a low-maintenance way to earn income while keeping their land active and healthy.”
April 2, 2024
Georgia Landowner Grows Pines for Profit with Field to Forest
The Family Forest Carbon Program’s Field to Forest project is available to Georgia landowners who own 40+ acres of pasture or row crops.
March 22, 2024
Partnering to Protect the Planet
The Field to Forest Tour was our most recent gathering designed to convene existing and potential funders from the public and private sectors to scale our collective climate impact.
March 12, 2024
#AFFWomen: Aimee Tomcho
This Women’s History Month, we are thrilled to highlight #AFFWomen – those that work tirelessly to improve our forests, support American landowners, and benefit our communities.
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 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.
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.
August 29, 2023
Why Work With a Forester
Forests are complex and the number of things you'll need to consider as a landowner can be overwhelming. Many landowners have foresters put together a comprehensive management plan.
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.”
June 27, 2023
Field to Forest: A New Way to Invest in Traditional Georgia Pine
Let’s talk about Field to Forest, AFF’s new pilot carbon practice in Georgia. Field to Forest is designed to support family landowners in Georgia by planting regional-specific loblolly pine seedlings on marginally productive or difficult to manage pastures and croplands.
April 14, 2023
What We Pay and Why It's Not For Carbon
The Family Forest Carbon Program is about more than monetary payments. The benefits include a better forest to enjoy for you and future generations. But how is the value of your payments determined, how are they funded and what are those payments for? Let's explore this unique program's financial benefits.