Family Forest Blog
June 25, 2024
Updates to the Family Forest Carbon Program’s Forest Management Practices
As the Family Forest Carbon Program expands into new regions, new forest management practices are developed, tested and optimized to provide value to landowners and the environment.
May 28, 2024
The Latest News on the Family Forest Carbon Program
The Family Forest Carbon Program is continuously expanding, with landowners in more states and counties eligible every year.
April 16, 2024
Get 20% More in Payment Value with the FFCP Premium Option
You can receive 20% more in payments with the premium option, and if you meet its requirements, you gain access to beneficial funding sources from the USDA.
March 5, 2024
Introducing The Family Forest Carbon Program – Premium Option
Get 20% more in payments with the The Family Forest Carbon Program - Premium Option!
February 13, 2024
Who’s Flying in Your Woodlands? Guide to Migratory Birds
The end of winter gives rise to spring migrations as wildlife returns to your woodlands. We're highlighting the common migratory bird species often found in the U.S.
January 16, 2024
Who’s Flying in Your Woodlands? The Winter Edition
The winter months are surprisingly exciting time for forest owners wanting to enjoy wildlife on their land.
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 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.
October 13, 2023
Climate-Smart Commodities in Forests
Climate smart commodities are any agricultural commodity that's produced using agricultural practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions or capture and store carbon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
August 22, 2023
Bees: Their Amazing World, and Their Role in our Forests
Honey bees. In this post we’ll look at the role bees play in forest health, and how you can protect bee habitat on your land.