WE help FORESTS thrive
American Forests has been protecting and restoring forests for more than 140 years.
Together we can make a difference:
One tree at a time, one acre at a time, one forest at a time.
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Saving Grizzly Habitat
In Greater YellowstoneAmerican ReLeafGLOBALRELEAFWildlands
For WildlifeCOMMUNITY RELEAFLearn MoreAmerican ReLeaf helps restore forests in the U.S. that have been damaged or degraded. To date, we have planted more than 40 million trees in all 50 states.Through Global ReLeaf, we have restored forestland in nearly 50 countries, helping provide clean water, make communities more resilient and expand wildlife habitat.The Wildlands for Wildlife initiative works to restore wildlife habitat in seven critical forest ecosystems across North America on a larger, regional scale.Community ReLeaf aims to bring national attention to the value of urban forests and reaches geographically and culturally diverse communities across the U.S. -
How a devastating wildfire
ignited community actionAmerican ReLeafAmerican ReLeaf helps restore forests in the U.S. that have been damaged or degraded. To date, we have planted more than 40 million trees in all 50 states.GLOBALRELEAFThrough Global ReLeaf, we have restored forestland in nearly 50 countries, helping provide clean water, make communities more resilient and expand wildlife habitat.Wildlands
For WildlifeThe Wildlands for Wildlife initiative works to restore wildlife habitat in seven critical forest ecosystems across North America on a larger, regional scale.COMMUNITY RELEAFLearn MoreCommunity ReLeaf aims to bring national attention to the value of urban forests and reaches geographically and culturally diverse communities across the U.S. -
Restoring the
monarch’s
last stop of
its epic journeyAmerican ReLeafAmerican ReLeaf helps restore forests in the U.S. that have been damaged or degraded. To date, we have planted more than 40 million trees in all 50 states.GLOBALRELEAFThrough Global ReLeaf, we have restored forestland in nearly 50 countries, helping provide clean water, make communities more resilient and expand wildlife habitat.Wildlands
For WildlifeThe Wildlands for Wildlife initiative works to restore wildlife habitat in seven critical forest ecosystems across North America on a larger, regional scale.COMMUNITY RELEAFLearn MoreCommunity ReLeaf aims to bring national attention to the value of urban forests and reaches geographically and culturally diverse communities across the U.S. -
Hope takes root in
Detroit’s east sideAmerican ReLeafAmerican ReLeaf helps restore forests in the U.S. that have been damaged or degraded. To date, we have planted more than 40 million trees in all 50 states.GLOBALRELEAFThrough Global ReLeaf, we have restored forestland in nearly 50 countries, helping provide clean water, make communities more resilient and expand wildlife habitat.Wildlands
For WildlifeThe Wildlands for Wildlife initiative works to restore wildlife habitat in seven critical forest ecosystems across North America on a larger, regional scale.COMMUNITY RELEAFLearn MoreCommunity ReLeaf aims to bring national attention to the value of urban forests and reaches geographically and culturally diverse communities across the U.S.
CRITICAL ISSUES
From climate change to biodiversity, air quality to water availability, forests are at the center of the most important environmental challenges we face today.


Wildlife
Wildlife
When forests are destroyed, wildlife is threatened. Most of our restoration projects involve a wildlife habitat component, including restoration efforts for threatened and endangered species.
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Climate
Climate
Forests and trees slow climate change by storing carbon, but climate change also makes forests more vulnerable. We work to restore forests to be more resilient and better withstand climate change.
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RECREATION
RECREATION
Activities such as hiking, camping and fishing give us a deeper appreciation for the natural world and make us healthier and less stressed. That’s why we promote sustainable recreation in forests.
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WATER
Water
We all rely on forests for clean water. Our restoration projects benefit major U.S. watersheds and protect our valuable water resources by restoring and augmenting riparian buffers.
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CITIES
Cities
Forests aren’t merely destinations, but interwoven in our everyday lives. Our work expands tree canopy cover and access to greenspace in cities across America, improving public health and overall quality of life.
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Wildlife
Wildlife
When forests are destroyed, wildlife is threatened. Most of our restoration projects involve a wildlife habitat component, including restoration efforts for threatened and endangered species.
Learn more

Climate
Climate
Forests and trees slow climate change by storing carbon, but climate change also makes forests more vulnerable. We work to restore forests to be more resilient and better withstand climate change.
Learn more

RECREATION
RECREATION
Activities such as hiking, camping and fishing give us a deeper appreciation for the natural world and make us healthier and less stressed. That’s why we promote sustainable recreation in forests.
Learn more

WATER
Water
We all rely on forests for clean water. Our restoration projects benefit major U.S. watersheds and protect our valuable water resources by restoring and augmenting riparian buffers.
Learn more

CITIES
Cities
Forests aren’t merely destinations, but interwoven in our everyday lives. Our work expands tree canopy cover and access to greenspace in cities across America, improving public health and overall quality of life.
Learn moreWHAT’S NEW
April 22nd, 2018|
Find out the latest in forest news in this week's Forest Digest!
April 19th, 2018|
We strongly support the nomination of Jim Hubbard to Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment.
April 18th, 2018|
Thanks in part to habitat restoration efforts, the Kirtland's warbler is poised to be removed from the Endangered Species List.