Strategic partnerships that benefit your company and improve National Forests.

Reforestation partnerships with the NFF offer companies a simple way to demonstrate environmental leadership with a trusted nonprofit partner, while making a real impact on public National Forests.

NFF corporate partnerships begin at $10,000 to plant and grow 10,000 native trees on National Forests. Our partnerships replant thousands of acres of habitat, provide natural climate solutions, and enhance resilience and ecological diversity, improving these lands for the future.

Interested in making a bigger impact? Talk to our team about supporting holistic reforestation to help ensure the future of National Forests.

Site visit to the Rice Ridge Tree Planting Project on the Lolo National Forest in May 2023 (Photo by: Dave Gardner Creative)

Our Partnerships Offer

On-the-ground impact - We plant on publicly owned U.S. National Forests, planting native seedlings using the best available science. We only plant trees where they are likely to succeed and all projects are monitored by our partners at the U.S. Forest Service.
Measurable results - From trees planted to carbon sequestered, our partnerships generate measurable sustainability results.
Recognition – We work closely with our partners to proudly share our impact and celebrate our partnerships.
Storytelling – Partnerships offer a number of rich story telling opportunities, including restoring habitat for endangered species, wildfire restoration and more.
Turnkey Activation - Partnerships are easy to activate and are popular with customers, clients and investors.
Content and Support – Each partnership is well supported with staff and partner resource kits that include shareable photo, video and print content.
Sustainable Development Goal Fulfillment – Our partnerships can help you meet your goals for a more sustainable future for all.

See Our Current Corporate Partners

“When it comes to minimizing our impact on the environment, AAA Northeast is in it for the long haul. To help secure a future where our members, employees and communities can thrive, we are focused on innovations that help make our services and operations more efficient and environmentally sustainable. With that goal in mind, partnering with the National Forest Foundation has offered a perfect opportunity to contribute to the health of our environment by eliminating plastic membership cards and growing our digital membership. We appreciate the chance to give our members a quick and easy way to go a little greener—and grow trees while doing it!”

- AAA Northeast

What Sets Us Apart

Partner focused - We pride ourselves on thinking creatively with our partners and providing diligent and responsive support.
Experienced staff - Our professional and personable team brings decades of experience in conservation work, communications, and corporate partnerships.
Leadership - The NFF is the only organization to lead a major campaign in support of public lands reforestation.
Trusted and Accountable - We achieve the highest marks with Charity Navigator and Guidestar and are a 1% for the Planet member.
Congressionally charted – The NFF benefits from a strong partnership with the U.S. Forest Service.
Non-partisan – Tree planting on our National Forests is uniquely appealing to all.

Corporate Partnership Spotlight

Based in Boulder, Colorado, Zeal Optics offers a range of premium sunglasses and snow goggles designed for adventure seekers and the environmentally conscious. With a commitment to eco-friendly practices and revolutionary lens technologies, Zeal Optics is dedicated to creating eyewear that not only elevates your outdoor experience but also minimizes your impact on the planet.

Zeal’s brand pillars are Use Less, Give Back and Explore More. As part of its commitment to giving back and its membership in 1% for the Planet, Zeal began working with the National Forest Foundation in 2018 to help protect the public lands that its employees and customers cherish. Since then, Zeal Optics and the NFF have partnered on several goggle collaborations, promotional campaigns and the annual holiday “Buy A Zeal, Plant A Tree” campaign that runs from mid-November through year’s end. These efforts have helped plant 71,801 trees and created countless adventures for outdoor enthusiasts.

Additional Resources

Tree Planting FAQs
Planting for Our Climate
Tree Planting Map - See where your trees will go!
Reforestation Progress Page - See our impact!
Tree Planting Blog - Content to learn and share!
Project Stories - Read about some of the projects we're working on.

Participating in the Global Movement

The NFF is proud to participate in the World Economic Forum’s 1t.org U.S. Chapter. 1t.org is a 10-year effort to connect, empower, and serve a global movement to conserve, restore, and grow one trillion trees by 2030. Through 50 Million For Our Forests, the trees we plant on U.S. National Forests support this global movement. Learn more about 1t.org and view our pledge here.

Contact

If you are interested in a partnership, contact:

Mindy Crowell, Reforestation Director, at 208.721.0760 or [email protected]

Corporate Tree Planting Partnerships