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Welcome to the National Forest Foundation blog. Explore the various articles to learn more about our forests and places to play.

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What are the differences between National Parks and National Forests?

At first glance, our nation’s National Parks and National Forests may appear to be just about the same thing, with both as public lands. Under closer comparison...

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Right Tree, Right Place: Using Science to Guide Reforestation

Reforesting our National Forests is not as simple as placing a seed in a hole, covering it with soil, and hoping it grows. The process is more complicated, inte...

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Improvements Made to Boardwalk around the Iconic Trillium Lake on Mt. Hood National Forest

The trail circling around Trillium Lake, an iconic destination on the Mt. Hood National Forest, has several new sections of...

Wood For Life Partnership Celebrates Successes and Discusses Challenges in New Mexico

On Wednesday, October 11, multiple partners from the Wood For Life (WFL) program joined the Torreon chapter house of the Navajo...

Ten more reasons to give thanks for National Forests

National Forests provide countless gifts to be thankful for. From majestic waterfalls to starry nights, here are ten more...

The Vital Role Bats Play in Sustaining and Restoring Forest Ecosystems

Almost all bat species rely on forests for survival as places to forage, find water, and seek shelter. But forest health also...

Volunteers Work to Clean Up National Memorial on the Angeles National Forest for National Public Lands Day

This year, the National Forest Foundation’s Southern California Program (NFF) partnered with the Angeles National Forest and...

Take a Colorful Ride on a National Forest

As magical as National Forest scenic byways can be, many bike trails on those same forests can be just as awe-inspiring.

What is Prescribed Fire and Why is it Important for Forest Health?

Fire has always been part of the natural landscape, and many forests have adapted to and need fire to remain healthy.

Volunteers Remove over 250 Pounds of Invasive Weeds and Plant Native Grasses through Ski Conservation Fund

Since 2005, Snowbird Resort and the NFF have raised over $1.2 million for the Cottonwood Canyons Foundation (CCF) for projects...

Seven Words to Add to Your Reforestation Vocabulary

With so many scientific and technical terms being thrown around, the conversation around reforestation can be tricky to follow....