Family Forest Blog

Common Reed Family Forest Carbon Program

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.

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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.

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September 1, 2023

Managing Invasive Plant Species in the Central Appalachian Region

Over 78% of West Virginia, 60% of Pennsylvania and 39% of Maryland is woodland. Maintaining a healthy forest requires keeping invasive plant species under control.

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August 11, 2023

West Virginia Landowners & FFCP Tackle Invasive Species

In May 2023, American Forest Foundation staff visited the properties of West Virginian landowners enrolled in the Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP), including Ed and Dianna Kachmarek.

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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.

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