American Forest Foundation

Supporting family forests isn’t just good for the environment, it’s good for business.? Companies that make decarbonization a core part of their values will have an increasingly competitive advantage.? But don’t just take our word for it! Look at the statistics below ?? Learn more about how reducing emissions increases revenue here:?https://lnkd.in/ewqrkrbN #CarbonCredits #Decarbonization #SustainableBusiness #CarbonMarket #NatureBasedSolutions #NetZero

Landowners often fear that enrolling in a carbon project might limit the way they use their land, but Monica Shields is proof that a property enrolled in the Family Forest Carbon Program can be just as versatile as any other. Monica has managed to be a proud member of FFCP while raising animals, running a small business, managing deer populations, increasing biodiversity, and operating a community-based instruction site.? Learn more about how FFCP has helped Monica continue her projects sustainably:??https://lnkd.in/g6cSz6EU #FamilyForests #NatureBasedSolutions #GoatsforInvasiveSpecies #FFCP #ForestCarbonProject #CarbonCredits

Don’t miss tomorrow’s #NACW session addressing one of NCS projects’ biggest challenges: permanence.? Tuesday, March 25 at 9AM, AFF is hosting “Permanence Innovation: new frontiers in risk management for scalable natural climate solutions.”? Connect with our panelists: AFF Senior Manager of Environmental Markets Calvin Tran, AFF Lead Scientist Lynn Riley, Verra CEO Mandy Rambharos, Kita Managing Director, Insurance James Kench, CFA, and Indigo Head of Impact & Integrity Max DuBuisson?

I had the privilege of representing the great work of the American Forest Foundation's Family Forest Carbon Program and Fields & Forests Program at last week's Georgia Cattleman's Association Annual Convention. The key takeaway from my time at the convention was: Options! Landowners want to know what options exist to diversify their incomes, keep land in their families, and continue to earn money from their property. Industry partners and NGOs want to know what alternative land management strategies they can share with their clients. Our programs can stand alone or complement other opportunities that landowners are pursuing. Enrollment in AFF's programs can be a piece of the puzzle in meeting a landowner's land management objectives.

As of 2018, only 11% of U.S. family forest owners had access to a professional forester or management plan.? The Family Forest Carbon Program is working to make forestry and technical assistance accessible for 100% of these landowners.? Learn more about how FFCP is promoting sustainable forestry:??https://lnkd.in/eicmRTWH #FamilyForests #ForestManagement #SustainableForestry #ForestCarbonProjects

Last week, buyers and investors participated in the first-ever American Forest Foundation Carbon Auction. To everyone who joined us during auction week and everyone who followed along, we want to thank you for being part of this pivotal event! The voluntary carbon market is still evolving, and we at AFF know we need to be part of the effort to bring it to scale—from the way we enroll landowners and design high integrity credits, to the way credits are bought and sold. The AFF auction was exactly this—our chance to test new approaches to buying and selling carbon credits, and to share our learnings with all stakeholders who participate in the voluntary carbon market. Here is what we’ve learned and what’s next: ● Buyers are interested in and already purchasing credits through prepayment contracts. This gives us a huge leg up in providing upfront investment in family forests that need support to care for the health and productivity of their lands now. ● The auction format did not meet buyers’ procurement needs and timelines. Over the course of the auction, buyers reached out to discuss and pursue bilateral agreements for the available Family Forest Carbon Program credits instead of bidding directly through the auction. ● The Data Room shortened and simplified the due diligence process of purchasing carbon credits – a historically massive barrier for corporations to participate in the market. This platform of sharing information through the Data Room will continue to be a resource available to interested buyers beyond the auction. AFF is continuing to work with buyers and other project developers to find new ways to streamline and improve the way we buy and sell carbon credits. From purchasing through prepayment contracts to developing new ways to scale this market, we hope you join us in this effort.? To all of those who contributed to this effort, thank you for being part of the work that will help strengthen and scale this market to maximize our impact on nature.? Read more about what we learned through this process in our new blog: https://lnkd.in/e7qjHSPP #AFFCarbonAuction #CarbonMarkets #ForestCarbonProjects #NatureBasedSolutions #VoluntaryCarbonMarket #CarbonCredits #ForestCarbonCredits

Thank you for sharing NCX! We are excited to continue to offer FFCP to more landowners across America as we work to reach all 39% of U.S. family forest owners. ?? #FFCP #FamilyForests #PrivateLandowners #ForestCarbonProjects #CarbonProjects

Permanence is a constant challenge for NCS projects, but this panel is looking towards a solution-driven future. AFF is hosting a session at #NACW on “Permanence Innovation: new frontiers in risk management for scalable natural climate solutions.” Join AFF Senior Manager of Environmental Markets Calvin Tran, AFF?Lead Scientist Lynn Riley, Verra CEO Mandy Rambharos, Kita Managing Director, Insurance James Kench, CFA, and Indigo Head of Impact & Integrity Max DuBuisson on Tuesday March 25th at 9:00 AM for a permanence discussion you don’t want to miss! #NorthAmericanCarbonWorld #NCS #CarbonCredits #CreditPermanence #ProjectPermanence #CarbonProjects

?? Auction registration closes TODAY! ?? Don’t miss your chance to bid for high-integrity nature-based credits that support small landowners across rural America. The American Forest Foundation Carbon Auction is open March 12 – 19, offering buyers increased transparency and streamlined purchases. Register here to make a transformative investment toward America’s family forests:?https://lnkd.in/eqRz2G9F #AFFAuction #CarbonCredits #ForestCarbonProjects #VoluntaryCarbonMarket #FamilyForests

“Whenever buyers raise the concern [of community benefits], I always say that’s something that you can control by making prepayments,” shares AFF’s Nathan Truitt. “You will see a lot more of the credit price flow through to communities if projects don’t have to pay that cost of that capital.” Read how upfront financing is one of 5 new strategies that can make forest carbon projects more sustainable and impactful in Ecosystem Marketplace: https://lnkd.in/e-8ZApEx #CarbonFinance #VoluntaryCarbonMarket #CarbonCredits #ForestCarbonProjects #NatureBasedSolutions