Pacific Northwest and Alaska Program
The National Forests in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska have astounding diversity, from coastal temperate rainforests to the dry Ponderosa pine forests near the interior West. These forests provide for an abundance of benefits from wildlife habitat, clean drinking water for our communities and spectacular recreation opportunities. The NFF is working to restore these National Forests for the benefit of future generations.
Tongass and Chugach National Forests, Alaska
More than 2 million people visit Alaska’s Tongass and Chugach National Forests every year for a variety of outdoor recreation experiences. As demand for recreation continues to grow in Alaska so does the need to restore and maintain these special places. The NFF and the Forest Service developed the Alaska Forest Fund to accomplish priority conservation and recreational improvement projects for these National Forests. The Fund, led by the NFF, leverages federal funding with private support from corporations, foundations and individuals.
Photo by Grace Harang
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area features a spectacular river canyon that cuts the only sea-level route through the Cascade Mountain Range. Since 2017, our work has focused on engaging volunteers to reopening the hiking trails in the Columbia Gorge following the Eagle Creek Fire that burned over 48,000 acres.
Learn more about our efforts to help reopen the Gorge here.
Photo by Richie Graham Photography
Umpqua National Forest
The Umpqua National Forest in southern Oregon is home to a wide diversity of plant and tree species, which provides habitat for numerous wildlife species. It may be most known for its salmon and steelhead runs on the Wild and Scenic North Umpqua River. The NFF is working to restore the river and forests to adapt to a changing climate to support wildlife habitat and water resources into the future.
Learn more about the Umpqua National Forest here.
Photo by the Bureau of Land Management.
