Our Work & Impact

The NFF partners with communities across all 193 million acres of America's National Forests to create lasting change on the ground.

Photo by Kellon Spencer
Crew installing wooden posts in a streambed to slow the flow of water and restore the surrounding floodplain. Crew installing wooden posts in a streambed to slow the flow of water and restore the surrounding floodplain.

We Transform America’s Love Of Nature Into Action For Our Forests.

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What We Do

The NFF leads with impact and centers its
work around three evergreen priorities.

Build Wildfire Resilience

Wildfires can be unpredictable, but the NFF stays prepared. We work to reduce wildfire impact by collaborating with local communities and partners to fortify forests, protect nearby homes, and maintain habitats.

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Restore Lands and Watersheds

Healthy forests mean clean water for one in three Americans. The NFF restores native habitats, repairs streams, and plants millions of new trees to reinvigorate and protect these vital resources.

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Enhance Recreation Opportunities

National Forests belong to all of us. That’s why we’re taking care of the trails, campgrounds, and infrastructure that keep them safe and accessible to over 170 million visitors each year.

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Impact Stories

Discover how communities, volunteers, and partners are shaping the future of our National Forests and Grasslands.

Protecting What Matters in Northern Colorado

The National Forest Foundation works with partners across Northern Colorado to restore forests, reduce wildfire risk, and care for the…

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Hanging Lake Trail Reconstruction Project

After years of damage, recovery, and reconstruction, the trail to Hanging Lake has been fully rebuilt, creating a more durable,…

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Highline Trail Restoration Initiative

Erosion and wildfire had left Arizona's historic Highline Trail rutted and unsafe. After five years of work with the Tonto…

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Forest Restoration Protecting Communities and Downstream Water Supplies

Forest restoration near Flagstaff is reducing wildfire risk for local communities and safeguarding the water supply for millions across the…

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Protecting Colorado’s 14ers for the Future

Colorado's 14ers draw thousands of visitors each year, and the pressure on these fragile alpine landscapes is growing. Here's a…

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Step Into Wonder at Taylor Creek Visitor Center

Visitors of all ages can explore forest trails and sparkling waters, discover wildlife and underwater habitats, and connect with Tahoe’s…

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Cultivating Leaders in the Mission Mountains

A partnership-driven program connecting youth on Montana’s Flathead Reservation with hands-on conservation work, heritage education, and pathways in natural resource…

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Great American Outdoors Act with Baratunde Thurston

Seeing the impact first hand on the Grand Mesa, Uncompaghre and Gunnison National Forests

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Restoring the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

Seven Years of Reopening Trails After the Eagle Creek Fire

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Field Ranger Program Connects Diverse Communities to Forests in Southern California

Field Ranger Program Connects Diverse Communities to Forests in Southern California

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Our Forests Need Us Today.

Your donation powers critical, on-the-ground conservation—from wildfire recovery to watershed restoration—protecting forests for the future.