Unlocking the power of America's family forests to fight climate change
The potential in America’s family-owned forests has largely been undervalued.
Our Mission
The mission of the American Forest Foundation is to deliver meaningful conservation impact through the empowerment of family forest owners. Working together, we strive to tackle climate change and positively impact the health of America's family forests, our communities and the planet.
How We Do It
Tools & Support for Landowners
We’re connecting family forest owners to the resources they need.
From the Family Forest Blog
March 22, 2024
Partnering to Protect the Planet
The Field to Forest Tour was our most recent gathering designed to convene existing and potential funders from the public and private sectors to scale our collective climate impact.
April 10, 2024
Dynamic Baselines and a Plea for Integrity
Stakeholders around the globe have emphasized the critical role the voluntary carbon market can play in keeping the planet from warming beyond 1.5 degrees Celsius.
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 26, 2024
Family Forest Carbon Program Expands into the South
The American Forest Foundation announced today the expansion of the Family Forest Carbon Program into Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee.
April 12, 2024
FEATURE: Dynamic baselines are the necessary future of forest carbon accounting
As the voluntary carbon market continues to evolve, so does the critical need for clear standards to maximise the impact of natural climate solutions.
March 20, 2024
Reductions, Removals, and the Delicate Dance of Carbon Accounting
Last week, carbon crediting standards body Verra announced the revision of their carbon accounting methodology.
Careers
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