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Adventures, National Forest Foundation First of its kind Wildsam National Forests & Grasslands Field Guide

The National Forest Foundation has partnered with Wildsam on a first-of-its-kind field guide dedicated entirely to America's National Forests and Grasslands. Layered with local voices, hand-drawn illustrations, and immersive storytelling,...

Reforestation News, Trees We Did It! We Planted over 50 Million Trees!

The NFF set out in 2018 to plant 50 million trees across National Forests by 2025. We surpassed it—50.4 million trees, 81 forests, 31 states—and we're not done yet.

Balsam root and lupine upland meadow on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Washington.

Forest Ecology The Hidden Power of Meadow Ecosystems

Meadows are vital ecosystems that protect water supplies, support wildlife, and reduce wildfire risk. Learn how the NFF is restoring upland and wet meadows across National Forests.

Collaboration After the Fire: Documenting Reforestation and Resilience on the Umpqua National Forest

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