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2012 ANNUAL REPORT In 2009, the National Forest Foundation (NFF) launched with cash or in-kind contributions of so, by their collective action. That action their own. This formula amplifies results. is needed as much now as ever. The an exciting initiative to help address forest health issues Through this program, which began in challenges facing our National Forests are on the 193-million-acre National Forest System and raise 2006, we have invested more than $4.5 immense—budget cuts, climate change, million in forest restoration projects. We catastrophic wildfires, increasing population awareness of the importance and relevance of public lands begin by asking for a dollar and the result pressures, and increasing storm intensity to all Americans. This report covers the third year of the is an investment of millions. are making our work more necessary $100 million Treasured Landscapes, Unforgettable Our mission isn’t just restoration than ever. focused. It includes raising awareness, Through public engagement and Experiences capital campaign. We are pleased to report empowering communities, and building a leverage, we are gaining momentum in another record year in advancing the objectives of the shared sense of responsibility. Since 2001, implementing long-term conservation the NFF and our partners have created a projects. We are privileged to be involved NFF through this unique public-private partnership. team of more than 102,000 volunteers to in carrying out this important work. You, work on their local National Forest, our growing network of supporters, make Restoring our extraordinary National to get involved. The result is more acres tallying an incredible 1,260,000 hours of our accomplishments possible. Hopefully, Forests and Grasslands is a long-term, restored, more trees planted, more service. Our relationships with more than like us, you get to enjoy the many benefits ongoing endeavor that will require technical assistance provided, and 5,400 different organizations has allowed these amazing landscapes provide. As we sustained effort for years to come. Our ultimately more people empowered to us to complete almost 1,400 projects that approach 2014 with the anticipation of principal partner, the U.S. Forest Service make a difference. have restored nearly 10,000 miles of trails, successfully completing our Treasured estimates that between 65 and 82 million Two good examples of the efficacy of reduced the risk of wildfire on 154,000 Landscapes campaign, we want to thank acres are in need of restorative action— this approach are our Ski Conservation acres, planted more than four million trees you for your confidence in our work and that’s up to 42 percent of the entire and Forest Stewardship Fund programs. and shrubs, and restored more than your commitment to our rich legacy of National Forest System. There are no These innovative programs solicit voluntary 50,000 acres of important wildlife habitat. public lands. quick fixes, no silver bullets, just the one dollar contributions from an important In 2012, we launched a public clear and compelling need to accelerate constituency of National Forest System awareness campaign around the Treasured restoration activities and amplify users—skiers and snowboarders. At the Landscapes, Unforgettable Experiences important conservation work through individual level, one dollar is a modest campaign. This effort expanded the partnerships and cooperative action. sum. But when pooled, these donations constituency for our National Forests— In focusing our efforts on this quickly add up to a source of funding that our Friends of the Forest—by more than immense task, the NFF’s strategy relies on can make a real difference. But we don’t 100,000 individuals. This growth is two underlying principals—public stop there. We add 50 cents of our federal exciting and heartening. These new engagement and leverage. Working with funding for every private dollar contributed. Friends aren’t simply casual fans of our others and leveraging both human and And finally, to leverage these funds further, work; they are engaged and active and are financial resources has led to more non- when we invest these pooled contributions recruiting their friends and family to profit partners stepping up to help and into forest restoration projects, we ask our support us as well. We are encouraged more individuals rolling up their sleeves grantees to further match their awards and motivated by their support and more John Hendricks William J. Possiel NFF Chairman NFF President 2 National Forest Foundation 20 12 Annual Report 3 National Forest Foundation 2012 Annual Report • • T G a a b I t N c f t f r c • c T c t • o s T a v w T a i h h r n e e o o c n l r f a n
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