"National Forests are an ineffable example of democracy in action. They support the air we breathe, the water we drink, and provide experiences that restore our souls. They are some of the most beautiful, culturally and ecologically significant landscapes in the world and, as public lands, collectively belong to all Americans. I'm passionate about working for the National Forest Foundation because it allows me to play an integral role as steward of these special places."
BIO
Jack Pritchard is the Northern Colorado Project Coordinator for the National Forest Foundation. His work focuses on the partnership with the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests & Pawnee National Grassland (ARP) to restore forest ecosystems, enhance habitat, and implement sustainable recreation projects on the land.
Jack grew up in the forests of New England and Michigan, fostering his love for native plants. He holds a B.S. in Landscape Architecture and Natural Resources from Cornell University, an M.S. in Conservation Ecology and a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Michigan where he was recognized as a Wyss Scholar for the Conservation of the American West. His graduate thesis research focused on the intersection of trail design and restoration ecology in Redwood National Park’s Lower Prairie Creek Watershed Restoration Project.