American Forest Foundation
The American Forest Foundation's Family Forest Carbon Program supports family forest owners in implementing climate-smart forestry practices, now expanded to Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee, with a mission to capture and store an additional one billion tonnes of carbon by 2050.
Family Forest Carbon Program Expansion
The Family Forest Carbon Program by the American Forest Foundation has recently expanded into Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee. This expansion opens enrollment for 10 million acres of eligible forestland in the region. This initiative aims to support landowners in these states by providing them with the opportunity to participate in carbon markets and contribute to forest conservation efforts.
Premium Option for Enhanced Payment Rates
The Family Forest Carbon Program offers a Premium Option for landowners who meet specific requirements. This option provides a 20% higher payment rate over the enrollment period. This financial incentive encourages landowners to adopt climate-smart forestry practices and helps ensure the successful implementation of sustainable forest management techniques.
Innovative Forest Carbon Accounting Methodology
The Family Forest Carbon Program employs a new forest carbon accounting methodology that improves accuracy and transparency for the marketplace. This advanced methodology ensures reliable measurement and verification of carbon sequestration, making the program appealing to both landowners and carbon market participants. The use of dynamic baselines is a notable feature, providing more precise data on carbon sequestered and stored by enrolled landowners.
Collaboration with The Nature Conservancy
The Family Forest Carbon Program was developed in partnership with The Nature Conservancy. This collaboration leverages the expertise and resources of both organizations to create a robust and effective program that benefits family forest owners. Through this partnership, the program aims to maximize conservation impact and support sustainable forest management practices.
Mission and Vision
The American Forest Foundation's mission is to deliver meaningful conservation impact by empowering family forest owners. Their vision for the future is for U.S. family forests to capture and store an additional one billion tonnes of carbon by 2050. This goal reflects the foundation's commitment to combating climate change and promoting sustainable forest management across the nation.