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
