We are planting the future of our forests.
Our National Forests need help. We’re reforesting thousands of acres damaged by wildfire and disease, planting native and ecologically appropriate trees that will provide clean water and air, improve habitat for wildlife, and support our climate for future generations.
How We Plant
We work with forestry experts from the U.S. Forest Service to plant the right trees in the right places, giving them the best chance for survival. And we are involved in every step in the reforestation process—not just the moment a tree gets put into the ground.
We help the Forest Service increase the supply of native and appropriate seed for future reforestation by collecting cones from healthy forests or seed orchards, building diverse seed banks adapted to local conditions.
Seeds are then extracted and grown in a nursery for 1-2 years before they are transported back to the forest for planting. The NFF is helping improve efficiencies at nurseries to increase the number of seedlings ready to be planted in the ground.
We work with professional planting crews across the country to restore our National Forests. Since 2001, the NFF has planted nearly 70 million seedlings.
As seedlings grow, our partners at the Forest Service continue to monitor them and perform needed maintenance, giving them the best chance of maturing into healthy trees.
Sapling Program
Our Sapling Program offers small businesses a way to demonstrate their environmental commitment by planting trees at a lower investment than a corporate partnership. Every dollar your business contributes plays a crucial role in revitalizing National Forests in need of reforestation.
Protecting biodiversity, mitigating climate change, and fostering partnerships for resilient forests.
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Every dollar you donate makes an immediate and tangible impact that supports forest recovery and restores native ecosystems.
