National Forest Foundation

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National Forest Foundation
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The National Forest Foundation
Formed by Congressional charter in 1991, the
National Forest Foundation engages America in
community-based and national programs that
promote the health and public enjoyment of the
193-million-acre National Forest System.
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The Many Values of Americas National Forests

• At 193 million acres, Americas National Forests
  and Grasslands provide treasured natural lands
  and critical resources for the entire nation.
• Drinking water for 66 million Americans
• Habitat for 10,000 species of plants and 3,000
  species of fish and wildlife.
• Recreation for 400 million visits by outdoors
  enthusiasts and tourists annually
• Carbon sequestration to help mitigate climate
  change and clean pollutants from our air.

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Our Shared Accomplishments
Working through a combination of on-the-ground
conservation initiatives, grant programs and
technical assistance, Since 2001, NFF and our
partners have

• Completed more than 1,500 conservation and
  stewardship projects.
• Repaired and improved more than 10,500 miles of
  hiking trails.
• Restored more than 117,000 acres of wildlife
  habitat and treated 80,000 acres of noxious
  weeds.
• Engaged over 120,000 volunteers, valued at more
  than 33.5M
• Planted more than 4.3 million trees and shrubs.

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Success through Partnership
Americas National Forests are the peoples
lands. Therefore, the NFF focuses on bringing
people together to ensure the future of all the
values and benefits these public lands provide.

• To accomplish our mission, the NFF engages
• Communities
• Grassroots organizations
• Local government
• U.S. Forest Service
• Volunteers
• Corporate partners

From ranchers to anglers, community leaders to
skiers, we all have a stake in the future of our
National Forests.
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Adding Value

• We bring added value to our conservation work by
  always striving to fill unmet stewardship needs
  as we
• Unite diverse stakeholders
• Restore ecosystems
• Engage Americans in conservation
• Sustain community-based stewardship

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Our Colorado Program

• Ski Conservation Fund
• Forest Stewardship Funds
• Treasured Landscapes
• Collaborative Support
• Corporate Partnerships

• Arapaho-Roosevelt
• Grand Mesa-Uncompahgre-Gunnison
• Medicine Bow-Routt
• Pike-San Isabel
• Rio Grande
• San Juan
• White River

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Our Colorado Program

• Ski Conservation Fund
• Forest Stewardship Funds
• Treasured Landscapes
• Collaborative Support
• Corporate Partnerships

• Arapaho-Roosevelt
• Grand Mesa-Uncompahgre-Gunnison
• Medicine Bow-Routt
• Pike-San Isabel
• Rio Grande
• San Juan
• White River

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WRNF Ski Conservation Fund

• Established in 2006
• Partnership with Vail Resorts, Copper Mountain,
  and A-Basin
• Over 3M invested in the WRNF
• Over 75 stewardship projects completed
• Grants to 19 separate nonprofit organizations

• 2013 Project Partners
• Blue River Watershed Group
• Colorado Fourteeners Initiative
• Colorado Mountain Club
• Colorado Natural Heritage Program
• Eagle River Watershed Council
• Friends of the Dillon Ranger District
• Friends of the Eagle Nest Wilderness
• Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers
• Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory
• Rocky Mountain Youth Corps
• Student Conservation Association
• Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado
• Walking Mountains Science Center
• Wildlands Restoration Volunteers

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Our Colorado Program

• Ski Conservation Fund
• Forest Stewardship Funds
• Treasured Landscapes
• Collaborative Support
• Corporate Partnerships

• Arapaho-Roosevelt
• Grand Mesa-Uncompahgre-Gunnison
• Medicine Bow-Routt
• Pike-San Isabel
• Rio Grande
• San Juan
• White River

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Forest Stewardship Funds

• An opportunity for recreation-based businesses
  and communities to invest in the lands they
  depend on
• NFF partners with forest-dependent businesses
• Businesses collect micro-donations from guests
  and patrons
• Funds are pooled together and awarded to
  accomplish on-the-ground stewardship

• A Perfect Fit for NFF
• Our Approach Unite, Restore, Engage, Sustain

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The Summit Fund

• An opportunity for Summit County businesses
• Invest in their local National Forest and their
  tourist industry
• Demonstrate their commitment to stewardship and
  the environment
• Expand their marketing opportunities
• Support community organizations and volunteerism

• An opportunity for Summit County nonprofits,
  residents, and visitors
• Increased stewardship activities
• Greater opportunities for volunteerism and
  engagement
• Enhanced recreation opportunities
• A chance to give back

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Our Colorado Program

• Ski Conservation Fund
• Forest Stewardship Funds
• Treasured Landscapes
• Collaborative Support
• Corporate Partnerships

• Arapaho-Roosevelt
• Grand Mesa-Uncompahgre-Gunnison
• Medicine Bow-Routt
• Pike-San Isabel
• Rio Grande
• San Juan
• White River

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Treasured Landscapes
Treasured Landscapes, Unforgettable Experiences
Conservation Campaign
The NFF has expanded its programs to address the
critical forest and watershed restoration needs
across millions of acres nationwide.

• Campaign Goals
• Nurture more resilient ecosystems
• Restore landscapes damaged by wildfire, insects,
  disease and other disturbances
• Invest in the strength of communities
• Help the American public to appreciate all that
  National Forests offer, building lasting
  connections with these lands

Hayman Restoration Partnership Pike NF
Camp Hale-Eagle River Headwaters White River NF
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Our Colorado Program

• Ski Conservation Fund
• Forest Stewardship Funds
• Treasured Landscapes
• Collaborative Support
• Corporate Partnerships

• Arapaho-Roosevelt
• Grand Mesa-Uncompahgre-Gunnison
• Medicine Bow-Routt
• Pike-San Isabel
• Rio Grande
• San Juan
• White River

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Collaborative Support
The NFFs non-advocacy nature allows us to bring
diverse stakeholders together to reflect on their
values and work toward zones of agreement,
resulting in lasting restoration and stewardship
strategies.

• The NFF supports collaboration through
• Funding collaborative conservation initiatives
• Conservation Connect a learning network for
  community-based groups and FS employees
• Expert facilitation and training for
  community-based stewardship

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Our Colorado Program

• Ski Conservation Fund
• Forest Stewardship Funds
• Treasured Landscapes
• Collaborative Support
• Corporate Partnerships

• Arapaho-Roosevelt
• Grand Mesa-Uncompahgre-Gunnison
• Medicine Bow-Routt
• Pike-San Isabel
• Rio Grande
• San Juan
• White River

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Corporate Partnerships

• Trees for US
• Carbon Capital Fund
• Friends of the Forest Days
• Custom Partnerships

• Benefits to Corporate Partners
• Tangible demonstration of commitment to
  environmental stewardship
• Recognition in magazine, on website and social
  media, in annual report, through other
  communications
• Assistance with media events, press releases,
  and public outreach
• Environmental benefits
• Tax-deductible contributions

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Corporate Partnerships

• Trees for US
• Carbon Capital Fund
• Friends of the Forest Days
• Custom Partnerships

• Benefits to Corporate Partners
• Tangible demonstration of commitment to
  environmental stewardship
• Recognition in magazine, on website and social
  media, in annual report, through other
  communications
• Assistance with media events, press releases,
  and public outreach
• Environmental benefits
• Tax-deductible contributions

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Carbon Capital Fund

• Verified carbon offsets through reforestation of
  National Forest lands
• Projects occur in areas where natural disasters
  have significantly reduced forest cover
• The NFF is the only organization with authority
  to implement carbon demonstration projects on NF
  lands
• The NFF provides high quality non-tradable,
  non-compliance carbon offsets
• All projects undergo third-party review against
  rigorous forest carbon standards
• Two types of offsets registered offsets and
  non-registered offsets
• Prices vary 6-12 per metric tonne CO2e
  depending on location and type of offset

• 8 Carbon Demonstration Projects
• 2008 Custer NF
• 2009 San Bernardino NF
• 2009 Plumas NF
• 2010 Angeles NF
• 2011 San Juan NF
• 2012 Angeles NF
• 2012 San Juan NF
• 2013 San Juan NF
• Total investments of nearly 5M
• Key partnerships with Chevy, Disney, El Paso
  Pipeline, and others

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Corporate Partnerships

• Trees for US
• Carbon Capital Fund
• Friends of the Forest Days
• Custom Partnerships

• Benefits to Corporate Partners
• Tangible demonstration of commitment to
  environmental stewardship
• Recognition in magazine, on website and social
  media, in annual report, through other
  communications
• Assistance with media events, press releases,
  and public outreach
• Environmental benefits
• Tax-deductible contributions

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Corporate Partnerships

• Trees for US
• Carbon Capital Fund
• Friends of the Forest Days
• Custom Partnerships

• Benefits to Corporate Partners
• Tangible demonstration of commitment to
  environmental stewardship
• Recognition in magazine, on website and social
  media, in annual report, through other
  communications
• Assistance with media events, press releases,
  and public outreach
• Environmental benefits
• Tax-deductible contributions

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Custom Partnerships
Working with corporate partners to identify
win-win projects

• Laramie Energy
• 5-year partnership to enhance winter habitat for
  mule deer on the White River National Forest

• Vail Resorts
• 4-year partnership to develop a habitat fund and
  lynx research study on the White River National
  Forest

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For Further Information

• For more information about the National Forest
  Foundation, please contact us
• Marcus Selig
• Director, Colorado Program
• 720-437-0290
• mselig_at_nationalforests.org

THANK YOU!