At the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities we champion sustainable forestry through the support and funding of programs that strengthen the well-being of our forests and the communities that depend on their effective management.
We are catalysts for positive change, balancing economic, environmental and social benefits. This equilibrium is essential for the long-term health of our forests and industrial prosperity. Our unwavering focus on the future fuels our drive to create innovative, market-driven solutions that fortify the forestry industry and safeguard the environment for generations to come.
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Our Mission, History & Vision
Our Mission: The Endowment works collaboratively with partners in the public and private sectors to advance systemic, transformative and sustainable change for the health and vitality of the nation’s working forests and forest-reliant communities.
Our History: The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Inc. is a not-for-profit public charity. It was established September 21, 2006, at the request of the governments of the United States and Canada in accordance with the terms of the 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement between the two countries.
Our Vision: America’s forests are sustainably managed to meet broad societal objectives such as marketable products, clean waters, wildlife habitats and other ecological services while ensuring healthy and vibrant forest-reliant communities.
2023 Annual Report
