Introduction: A New Era for Forest Conservation In August 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service announced a transformative $150 million funding opportunity, part of a larger
The voluntary carbon market (VCM) has emerged as a critical tool in the global fight against climate change, enabling businesses, organizations, and individuals to offset their greenhouse gas emissions by
In the race to combat climate change, the voluntary carbon market has emerged as a critical tool for reducing global emissions and achieving the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting warming
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a leading authority in corporate climate goal-setting, has made headlines in 2025 with its revised guidelines that signal a pragmatic shift in the role
Introduction On November 12, 2024, the American Forest Foundation (AFF), a leading nonprofit dedicated to empowering family forest owners, released a groundbreaking white paper titled Catalyzing Forest Carbon Project Quality:
Forests are the lungs of our planet, absorbing approximately 2.6 billion tons of carbon dioxide annually—about a third of the carbon emitted from burning fossil fuels—while housing 80% of the
The American Forest Foundation (AFF) made history in March 2025 with the launch of the first U.S. nature-based carbon credit auction, a bold initiative aimed at transforming the voluntary carbon
Introduction: A New Era for American Agriculture On February 13, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed Brooke L. Rollins as the 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture with a decisive 72-28 vote,
Introduction: The Plight of Family Forest Owners In the wake of escalating natural disasters—wildfires, hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes—America’s family forest owners face unprecedented challenges. These stewards of 36% of U.S.
As the global push for sustainability intensifies, businesses face mounting pressure to reduce their carbon footprints while maintaining profitability. Carbon credits have emerged as a powerful tool to achieve both
