National Forest Foundation
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The National Forest Foundation was established by Congress in 1992 as the nonprofit partner of the U.S. Forest Service, an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture that administers the country’s National Forests and National Grasslands.
A 501(c)(3) organization, the National Forest Foundation engages America in community-based and national programs that promote the health and public enjoyment of the 193 million acre (781,000 km²) National Forest System, and administers private gifts of funds and land for the benefit of the National Forests.
Through its granting programs, the National Forest Foundation helps nonprofit organizations implement on-the-ground conservation projects that benefit their local National Forest lands, waters and wildlife.
Through its Friends of the Forest program, the National Forest Foundation engages Americans who care about our National Forests and Grasslands. By becoming a free “Friend”, Americans show their concern for our National Forest System, its unique recreation opportunities, clean air and water, wildlife habitat and the last vestiges of open space in our country.
