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American Forests For forests. For all of us. for 150 years. Join us in celebrating our 150th anniversary! American Forests’ work is driven by our love of forests and people.

We're the movement to reforest America, from cities to large, rural landscapes. Our roots run deep. We have worked longer than any national nonprofit conservation organization in the United States to protect and restore the country’s forests. Since our founding in 1875, we have been the pathfinders for the forest conservation movement. In the early 1900s, for example, we rallied forest advocates to champion creation of the U.S. Forest Service. In 2018, we won a decade-long campaign persuading Congress to provide stable funding for preventing and fighting forest fires. Now we are focused on building a movement to reforest America, from cities to large, rural landscapes. We all rely on forests in order to survive and thrive, given the power they have to filter our air and water, provide jobs, mitigate climate change and more. But our forests are being degraded and destroyed at a rapid pace and large scale. If we take care of our forests, they will take care of us.

We’re bringing trees back with this brand new starter pack! ✌️😌  Fall is the perfect time to plant trees! Cooler tempera...
09/09/2026

We’re bringing trees back with this brand new starter pack! ✌️😌

Fall is the perfect time to plant trees! Cooler temperatures and moist soil give roots a chance to establish before spring growth begins. Plant now and we can all enjoy the benefits for years to come.

Who are you bringing to help plant trees around your city? Tag them in the comments 👇

Our impact isn't measured by a single project or donation; it's built through science, partnerships, policy, and action....
09/03/2026

Our impact isn't measured by a single project or donation; it's built through science, partnerships, policy, and action.

As the oldest conservation and forest stewardship nonprofit, we've worked alongside communities, Tribal Nations, government agencies, and corporate partners to strengthen forests and build resilience where it's needed most.

Together, we've helped:
🌱 Secure over $1 billion in public and private funding
🌳 Complete nearly 1,200 restoration projects across the U.S.
🌿 Plant 63+ million trees
👷 Create or enable 1,000+ jobs through workforce development
🌎 Reforest 100,000 acres since 2020, with plans to regenerate 1 million+ more

These milestones reflect what's possible when innovation, collaboration, and on-the-ground implementation come together to create lasting environmental and community impact.

Nature is healing and it starts with us >>>>>>>
09/01/2026

Nature is healing and it starts with us >>>>>>>

We miss her so much already. RIP Dolly Parton
08/26/2026

We miss her so much already. RIP Dolly Parton

Heat doesn’t affect everyone equally. More than 97 million people face extreme heat in August alone. Many have received ...
08/23/2026

Heat doesn’t affect everyone equally. More than 97 million people face extreme heat in August alone. Many have received heat advisories or asked to stay indoors during this part of summer.

When facing dangerous heat, temperatures could feel as high as 115°F. This can be deadly, especially when communities don’t get relief from shade or overnight low temperatures.

What is our solution? Tree canopies and shade can help! Air temperatures directly under trees can be 20–45°F cooler than nearby unshaded areas. More broadly, trees can reduce surrounding air temperatures by up to about 9–10°F and can cool an entire city block by as much as 10°F. 🌳

Take a look at how we're making areas cooler: https://www.americanforests.org/our-programs/urban-community-forestry/

Every great oak starts with one little acorn, so why not be part of restoring this much needed tree in Appalachia?Join u...
08/21/2026

Every great oak starts with one little acorn, so why not be part of restoring this much needed tree in Appalachia?

Join us for Southern Appalachian White Oak Acorn Camp this fall.
It's a hands-on experience for anyone who loves forests, acorns, wildlife, and getting their hands dirty.

College students, professional and amateur arborists, foresters, forest landowners, field technicians, community scientists, and Corps or service members are all welcome.

Location: East Tennessee Nursery
City: Delano, Tennessee
Deadline: September 7th.

🌰 Sign up here: https://americanforests1.regfox.com/southern-appalachian-white-oak-acorn-camp

What happens when music becomes a way to explore shade, place, identity, and the stories we hear and the ones we don’t? ...
08/18/2026

What happens when music becomes a way to explore shade, place, identity, and the stories we hear and the ones we don’t? 🎶🌳

We're pitching to join SXSW for a thought-provoking conversation about the role of music in shaping how we experience our environments, connect with one another, and understand the spaces around us. Our panel plans to explore how creative expression can help us reimagine tree equity: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/f9b46d39156e427c92954fd3266b6466

Now it’s your turn! Vote for our panel in the SXSW PanelPicker and help bring this conversation to the stage: https://participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw27/community-voting-sxsw/page/community-voting/session/1784911675720001BHve

Chic is the new ✨unique✨
08/14/2026

Chic is the new ✨unique✨

08/10/2026

This wildfire season has already been incredibly heartbreaking and tough for so many. The news this week makes it even more heartbreaking. We mourn the loss of three more from the wildland fire community.

The crew of N793HT were tragically killed when their helicopter went down while responding to the Widemouth 2 Fire in Utah. In Oregon, dozer operator Jason Ensign was killed when fast-moving, unpredictable fire behavior overtook his position on the Wrights Spring Fire.

Our hearts are with their families, friends, crews, and everyone who knew and loved them.

And for those still on the line, the season isn't over. With weeks of western fire season still ahead, the wildland fire community is carrying these losses while continuing to answer the call.

We cannot know what the rest of this season will bring. But we can stand behind the people who are out there — taking all steps necesssary to prevent these fires and keep fighting for a wildland fire system that gives them the support, resources, and protections they deserve.

Please keep our wildland firefighters and their families in your thoughts.

Come home safe.

It's been a hot one this week across the United States. 😅Did you know: Tees are one of our best natural defenses against...
08/06/2026

It's been a hot one this week across the United States. 😅

Did you know: Tees are one of our best natural defenses against extreme heat. Urban tree canopies provide more shade for cooler streets, homes, parks, and neighborhoods.

These natural cooling systems make communities more comfortable, improve public health, and lower energy demand during heat waves.

https://www.americanforests.org/newsroom/national-extreme-heat-media-resource-hub/

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