Family Forest Blog
February 8, 2022
American Forest Foundation Applauds USDA on Investment in Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry
AFF applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s $1 billion investment through the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities, which can help to fund programs that will produce real, measurable and verifiable climate benefits.
January 18, 2022
AFF Applauds the Forest Service for Launching Comprehensive Strategy
The American Forest Foundation today applauded the U.S. Forest Service’s (USFS) Wildfire Crisis Strategy.
January 10, 2022
Accomplished Executive Rita Hite Takes the Helm as First Woman President & Chief Executive Officer of American Forest Foundation
The American Forest Foundation today announced Rita Hite as its president and chief executive officer. Hite is the first woman in the organization’s more than 40-year history to hold its top position.
November 16, 2021
American Forest Foundation Applauds President Biden, Congress for Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act With Inclusion of Family Forest Owner Provisions
AFF applauds the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, passed by Congress and signed into law today by President Biden, which will support private and family landowners in creating more resilient forests for the future.
November 16, 2021
White Oak Initiative Releases Critical Action Plan to Reverse Decline of America’s White Oak Forests
A new report urges industries, policymakers, conservation organizations and landowners to work together to step up efforts to support white oak sustainability.
October 20, 2021
Family Forest Carbon Program Opens Enrollment Across Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Maryland
The American Forest Foundation and the Nature Conservancy announce expansion plans for their Family Forest Carbon Program, which empowers America’s rural family forest owners to improve forest health while addressing climate change.
October 5, 2021
Family Forest Owners Empowered to Address Climate Change with New Partnership between REI Co-op, the American Forest Foundation and The Nature Conservancy
REI commits to 6-year contract to purchase verified carbon credits from the Family Forest Carbon Program, an innovative and impact-focused forest carbon project.
September 27, 2021
AFF Applauds Introduction of the Disaster Reforestation Act in the Senate
The following statement can be attributed to Tom Martin, President and CEO of the American Forest Foundation in regards to the introduction of the Disaster Reforestation Act in the Senate (S. 2768).
September 9, 2021
Global Spirits Company Donates $500,000 to Support White Oak Initiative & America’s White Oak Forests
The White Oak Initiative, a diverse coalition of partners committed to the long-term sustainability of America’s white oak forests, today announced that it will receive a $500,000 donation from Beam Suntory’s Yamazaki brand.
August 31, 2021
American Forest Foundation Statement on the Passage of California ACR 33
The American Forest Foundation (AFF), a national conservation organization that works to deliver conservation impact through the empowerment of family forest owners, releases the following statement in response to the California State Senate’s passage of Assembly Concurrent Resolution 33.
August 4, 2021
American Forest Foundation Announces Retirement of Forward-Thinking President & CEO Tom Martin
The American Forest Foundation today announced the retirement of President and CEO Tom Martin after 12 years of service, effective December 31, 2021.
July 13, 2021
American Forest Foundation Statement on Passage of California Assembly Concurrent Resolution 33
The American Forest Foundation (AFF), a national conservation organization that works to deliver conservation impact through the empowerment of family forest owners, releases the following statement in response to the California State Assembly’s passage of Assembly Concurrent Resolution 33.
July 6, 2021
AFF Applauds Introduction of the Disaster Reforestation Act in the House of Representatives
The American Forest Foundation, a national conservation organization that works to deliver conservation impact through the empowerment of family forest owners, releases the following statement in response to the introduction of the Disaster Reforestation Act.
June 16, 2021
American Forest Foundation Statement on California Budget Passage
The American Forest Foundation, a national conservation organization that works to deliver conservation impact through the empowerment of family forest owners, releases the following statement in response to the California State Legislature passing the state’s 2021-2022 budget.
June 10, 2021
American Forest Foundation Applauds the Introduction of the Rural Forests Markets Act
The American Forest Foundation (AFF), a national conservation organization, that works to deliver meaningful conservation impact through the empowerment of family forest owners, today applauds Representatives Pingree (ME-D) and Stefanik (NY-R) on the introduction of the Rural Forests Markets Act.