The American Forest Foundation is committed to creating a future where North American forests are sustained by a public which understands and values the social, economic, and environmental benefits they provide to our communities, our nation, and the world.

Setting New Directions We’re in a new world. Our challenge is to promote forest sustainability in North America, and to educate the public about all the values that flow from nature. That’s long been part of our DNA; AFF’s core forest-based and education programs stretch back decades. We’d done well, some might say very well. READ MORE

Farm Bill Passed by Senate and House On Thursday, May 15, the Senate and House passed a $290 billion Farm Bill that includes precedent-setting provisions to help assure family forest owners get access to Federal rural conservation programs. LEARN MORE

Market-Based Conservation Incentives Workshop AFF is hosting a workshop September 10-11, 2008, in Ellicott City, Maryland to bring together organizations and individuals interested in developing strategies for increased family forest participation in market-based approaches to conservation. REGISTER/LEARN MORE