Family Forest Blog
September 9, 2026
Is FFCP Right For You? Part 1: You Want to Work with People You Trust
The Family Forest Carbon Program is run by the American Forest Foundation (AFF), a trusted non-profit in forest conservation since 1932. In 2020, we partnered with the Nature Conservancy to launch FFCP, with the goal of giving small, private forest landowners access to the voluntary carbon market. The day-to-day operations of the program are run by AFF, and our team is made up of experts in forestry, finance, customer service, and fundraising, to name a few.
September 9, 2026
Is FFCP Right For You? Part 2: You Need Forestry Guidance
Landowners often want to do what’s best for their land, but may not have the expertise, or resources to take action. In this article, we’ll explore how the Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP) provides the technical support you need to care for your woodland—with a long-term plan to help you avoid overwhelm and stay on track.
June 18, 2026
Federal Partnerships Fuel Growth for Family Forest Owners and the Forest Economy
The Family Forest Carbon Program doesn’t just create environmental benefits — it also helps strengthen the entire forest economy. Today, thanks to catalytic funding from key partners, FFCP has enrolled more than 200,000 acres, creating new educational and economic opportunities for landowners and foresters across the country.
February 26, 2026
Forester Spotlight: Adam Pease
This week, we’re excited to introduce Adam Pease, an FFCP forester supporting landowners across Maine, whose background in forestry, fire, and fieldwork brings a thoughtful, hands-on perspective to every landscape he visits.
November 17, 2025
Forester Spotlight: Molly Hooks
We’re proud to feature Molly Hooks, an FFCP forester who brings deep ecological knowledge and a people-first approach to supporting landowners across Georgia.
September 16, 2025
Forester Spotlight: Keely Dunham
We’re excited to highlight Keely Dunham, a dedicated forester with the Family Forest Carbon Program who brings scientific expertise, on-the-ground experience, and a passion for helping landowners connect with and care for their forests.
September 4, 2025
Nature is Worth Investing In: Breakthroughs in the Voluntary Carbon Market
As we head into Climate Week, it’s worth pausing to take stock of how far the voluntary carbon market (VCM) has come. For years, this space has been scrutinized, challenged, and even questioned—but over the past few years we’ve seen positive breakthrough after breakthrough, which shows just how much progress has been made.
August 7, 2025
Forester Spotlight: Baylor Wayman
We’re excited to highlight Baylor Wayman, a dedicated forester with the Family Forest Carbon Program who brings hands-on experience, a deep connection to the land, and a passion for supporting sustainable forestry.
July 1, 2025
Forester Spotlight: Sarah Cawood
We’re excited to highlight Sarah Cawood, a dedicated forester with the Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP) who brings enthusiasm, experience, and a strong commitment to conservation to her work.
August 13, 2024
Forester Spotlight: Olivia Thomas
Olivia lives in Kentucky where she enjoys helping landowners in the Appalachian region develop and implement sustainable forest management plans and steward their forests.
July 23, 2024
Forester Spotlight: Chuck Black
Chuck Black grew up on a lake in northern New Jersey where fishing, swimming, boating and ice hockey were his passions.
July 2, 2024
Forester Spotlight: Dan Zajac
Dan first became interested in conservation after attending a field trip to a recycling facility when he was six years old.
May 14, 2024
Forester Spotlight: Jill Levine
“I love getting to work every day and knowing that I am participating in something that not only helps families financially, but also improves forests to combat climate change."
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.
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.