Statement from Jad Daley, President and CEO of American Forests  on the 2024 election

November 6, 2024

American Forests remains committed to driving meaningful progress and action across the political spectrum, advancing data-driven practices that maximize the benefit of trees to strengthen communities, create jobs and build climate resilience for generations to come.    

Forest Service awards American Forests $12M to support resilient reforestation for underserved communities 

March 15, 2024

American Forests will collaborate with the Forest Service and numerous partners to make resilient reforestation more affordable and accessible for underserved landowners, including federally recognized tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. 

American Forests Recognizes Senator Cory Booker with Tree Equity Champion Award 

February 9, 2024

Today, American Forests announced that Senator Cory Booker has been recognized as the 2023 Tree Equity Champion Award recipient, an annual award for leaders who help advance the health and restoration of America's forests.

American Forests applauds passage of REPLANT Act, Infrastructure Package

November 5, 2021

The Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act includes significant investments in reforestation and forest resilience, advancing equity, combating climate change, and mitigating catastrophic wildfires.

Statement on Build Back Better Act framework

October 28, 2021

The $105 billion in resilience funding outlined in the Build Back Better Act framework is game-changing, especially for areas often overlooked such as our hard-working urban forests.

Molly Henry Named American Forests’ Fellow in Rhode Island

September 18, 2019

Molly Henry Named American Forests’ Fellow in Rhode Island Doris Duke Foundation Fellowship to Focus on Climate and Health Initiative

American Forests Featured on NPR’s All Things Considered

September 5, 2019

American Forests Featured on NPR’s All Things Considered American Forests is in the news again—this time on NPR’s All Things

Hoosier National Forest Partners with American Forests for Oak Regeneration

August 28, 2019

Hoosier National Forest Partners with American Forests for Oak Regeneration Bedford, Ind. —   The Hoosier National Forest conducted a 700

Surprises from Wisconsin

November 14, 2018

By Claudia España and Liz Harper, American Forests In June, American Forests received an unexpected surprise at our office: a

Boston Neighborhood Welcomes a New Nonprofit and a New Food-Forest Garden

October 19, 2018

American Forests and Epsilon Help Dorchester Add Trees, Fresh Fruits, Greens and Shade Washington, D.C. (October 19, 2018) — Volunteers

American Forests Appoints Alexandra Murdoch Vice President of Policy

October 8, 2018

Washington, D.C. (October 8, 2018) — American Forests announced today that Alexandra Murdoch, a recognized expert on natural resources policy

Scott Steen to Depart American Forests

April 24, 2018

President & Chief Executive Officer Heads to American Physiological Society Steen at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on behalf of

10 Reasons to Be Thankful for Forests in 2016

November 23, 2016

This holiday season, as we gather with our families and keep in mind all of the things that we are

18 Green Gifts to Get This Holiday Season

November 22, 2016

The holiday season is officially upon us — let the shopping begin! When buying gifts for friends and family, we’d