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Welcome to the National Forest Foundation blog. Explore the various articles to learn more about our forests and places to play.

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The San Gabriel Mountains Community Collaborative Visits Fuels Reduction Project for a Day in the Field

The San Gabriel Mountains Community Collaborative aims to represent the general public by integrating diverse perspectives to...

Five Things You Should Know Before Your Next Desert Hike

Tonto National Forest in Arizona and Gila National Forest in New Mexico are both popular desert destinations. And while they...

Upper Arkansas Forest Fund Uses Innovative Funding and Contracting to Deliver Cross-Boundary Forest Restoration and Wildfire Resilience

In 2021, the NFF developed the Upper Arkansas Forest Fund (UAFF), a nascent tool conceived from the need to combine innovative...

Youth Workforce Development Continues on the Cleveland National Forest

In Southern California, the National Forest Foundation has continued its partnership with the Conservation Corps of Long Beach...

Stewardship Agreement Between the NFF and National Forests and Grasslands in Texas Begins a New Chapter in Southern Region

The NFF and National Forests and Grasslands in Texas are signing a new Stewardship Agreement to advance landscape restoration...

Six Things to Do When Visiting Nantahala National Forest

The Nantahala National Forest is a natural wonderland spanning over 530,000 acres across western North Carolina. If you're...

Can You Identify These Iconic National Forest Trails?

Take this short quiz to enter our National Trails Day Sweepstakes for the chance to win one roundtrip ticket to any Southwest...

Here is What You Need to Know to Stay Safe During Tick Season

Humans aren’t the only ones that are more active in the warmer months. As you get out on National Forests and Grasslands this...

These LGBTQIA+ Leaders are Creating Space for Pride Outdoors

These athletes, educators, adventurers, and drag queens are leading the way in claiming space for LGBTQIA+ communities in the...