Family Forest Blog
July 19, 2018
Notes From the Field: Positive Responses, Early Results Show Promise for Landscape Management Plan
Last year, the American Forest Foundation (AFF) along with Enviva, the Nature Conservancy, the Florida Forest Service, The University of Florida Extension and the Florida Tree Farm Committee, all organizations that have a stake in the forests of the region, launched a partnership to help landowners in the panhandle of Florida improve wildlife habitat and certify their forests are sustainably managed.
February 14, 2018
Bringing Our Impact Into Focus: A Recap of the 2018 NLC
Each year, the American Tree Farm System hosts more than 250 individuals from the Tree Farm network including inspectors, Tree Farmers, state committee leaders and policy supporters to its three-day National Leadership Conference. This year, the event’s focus was on strategies and opportunities to grow, strengthen and increase the impact of the program.
February 3, 2017
Report: Protecting Northeastern Wildlife Habitat
Learn more about the role family-owned forests can play in protecting and improving key wildlife habitat in the Northeastern U.S.
September 14, 2016
Report: Southern Wildlife at Risk
The Southern forests in the U.S. host more wildlife than any other region of the country. With ownership of 134 million acres, families and individuals can play a vitally important role in protecting and improving wildlife habitat, meeting demand for wood products, and maintaining overall forest health across the South.
October 19, 2015
Report: Western Water Threatened by Wildfire
As wildfire seasons continue to worsen, clean water sources are being put at risk. Addressing this issue requires working across both public and private lands and empowering landowners with the tools and resources they need to take action.