American Forests
Global Releaf
910 17th Street NW #600
Washington, DC 20006
www.americanforests.org

American Forests is the nation’s oldest nonprofit citizen conservation organization, founded in 1875 by citizens concerned about waste and abuse of the nation’s forests. Through their Global ReLeaf program, they have planted more than 15 million trees in 500+ forest ecosystem restoration projects and urban and community forest projects. These folks also maintain The National Register of Big Trees, begun in 1940 to document and encourage the preservation of the largest trees of each species.

Arbofilia research center nursery and tree planting projects are located 3½ hours by jeep south west of San Jose, Costa Rica, near the town of El Sur. This small grass roots group focuses on restoration of agricultural lands, protection of fresh water sources and the rescue of local wildlife. Arbofilia plants native and fruit bearing trees on hillsides to prevent erosion, help control rainfall and supply fruit to farmers. They also have a long range goal of selling the lumber from mature trees.

The Hardwood Forestry Fund is an IRS approved 501 (c)(3) educational foundation. The Fund and its supporters are dedicated to establishing sustainable forests for multiple use including timber production, wildlife habitat enhancement, forestry education, recreation, soil and water conservation, and air quality. The Hardwood Forestry Fund has planted more than 1.2 million hardwood trees since 1990. All tree plantings require a management plan to ensure that the trees are cared for and are available for harvest at maturity. Hardwood Forestry Fund tree planting projects often include the community in volunteer, education-based field days.

The Illinois Conservation Foundation serves to enhance, through external funding, the goals and programs of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Two state operated nurseries in central and southern Illinois
produce over 5 million tree seedlings each year. 80% of these seedlings are planted on private lands where the land owner has an approved management plan. The remaining 20% of the seedlings produced at the state nurseries are planted on state and federal land.

Trees Forever was founded by two volunteers in 1989, their mission is to facilitate the planting and care of trees and forests through action-oriented programs than empower people, build community and promote environmental stewardship. Trees Forever helped pass legislation in Iowa requiring utility companies to financially support tree planting. Trees Forever partners with many large utility companies to help fulfill their corporate missions.