In Pennsylvania, where rolling forests and farmland define much of the landscape, landowners face the dual challenge of maintaining their properties and preserving ecological health. Invasive species like tree-of-heaven and
Owning or managing forested land comes with immense opportunities and responsibilities. Whether you’re a private landowner, a conservation group, or a government agency, your decisions about timber, wildlife, and ecosystem
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
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,
