Find Forest Conservation Nonprofits and Charities

  VTAZ1973 wrote:

Great organization that gets great results -- 93% success rate, millions of acres of habitat protected, great staff, lean mean endangered species machine. more »

  Becky wrote:

I have been trying to increase awareness of the wonderful work Isha Foundation's Project Green Hands has done. It is so touching to see the commitment and involvement of so many thousands of volunteers in the effort to increase the green cover of Tamil... more »

  Mary Houghtel wrote:

A force for changing individuals' thinking about the planet. Effective at changing one mind and one heart at a time. more »

  Aldaalicia wrote:

This amazing charity works to educate the public about the serious situation the wild orangutan finds itself in. more »

  bobmc wrote:

As a former Peace Corps Volunteer in Guatemala I wanted to work in some way to support development at the grassroots level in Central America. AIR has provided me with the opportuntiy to work with Guatemalans as they seek to serve the poor in their... more »

  Anwyn wrote:

Canopy organized a fun and engaging Arbor Day celebration for kids and families in Palo Alto--teaching kids and adults about the value of urban trees through simple activities associated with trees. more »

  stede wrote:

This charity is based on the premise that agriculture and particularly subsistance agriculture can be sustainable unlike the traditional slash and burn agriculture of the rain forest. Florence and her crew train farmers in subsistance agriculture and... more »

  finance wrote:

I have had the pleasure of serving on the Sempervirens Fund Board of Directors for a number of years. I am continually impressed and gratified by the organization's ability to complete major transactions efficiently and in alignment with its mission.... more »

  dflett wrote:

Incredible! I have learned an obscene amount in the realm of conservation biology and how to work with people from different cultures to help protect and discuss the environment. I am really impressed that the goal of the foundation is not imperialistic.... more »

  ben4 wrote:

Amazon Conservation Association does what every conservation organization should be doing, not only preserving and protecting the environment but also supporting local communities. One of their newest projects the Manu Cloud Forest Canopy Walkway, the... more »

  Jordan E. Erdos wrote:

My name is Jordan Erdos and I am a co-founder and board member of Rainforest Partnership. When we decided to start up a new, international environmental non-profit in 2007, we knew we wanted to do things differently from the very respectable groups that... more »

  bee52 wrote:

I first learned about Legacy Land Trust and became a member in 2005, the same year I become alarmed by the numbers of dead woodland animals on the roads and railroad tracks in my neighborhood, animals killed as they fled heavily wooded tracts being clear-cut... more »

  David william wrote:

It was a really nice experience with AJSA and with their activities. more »

  xtianw wrote:

This is an amazing organization. They run a lodge in the White Mountains where you can go to relax but also find community with people committed to social change. My partner and I have been going there for years with friends, because it is a great place... more »

  jake wrote:

As an attorney I have the opportunity to learn about many nonprofit organizations. Seacology impressed me, to the point where I joined their board, with their unique "win-win" approach - an island village obtains something tangible the indigenous people... more »

  Steven40 wrote:

I first got involved with VOC in the early 90's, became a crew leader and worked on numerous projects before moving to Florida in 1998. I returned home to Colorado in June 2014 and was able to volunteer on a project in August 2014 (Waldo Canyon Fire... more »

  Rainmaker wrote:

RAN works tirelessly to protect the world's forests. They've been at it since 1985 and have saved millions of acres and help amplify the voices of indigneous allies and affected communities - from forests to coal fields. They're work to save forests doesn't... more »

  maria3 wrote:

NFLT is one Northeast Florida's greatest assets when it comes to land conservation and saving public access to "old Florida" and our beautiful marshes and tributaries -- through this organization's commitment and ability to work with private landholders... more »

  leslie6 wrote:

Few people know that Trees For The Future is a 20 year old agro forestry NGO. Agro Forestry is a holistic way of planting trees within the context of sustainable development. Their website is full of content about what they do. I am involved with their... more »

  Linda292 wrote:

GENERATIONS TO COME WILL BE GRATEFUL FOR THE LEGACY THIS NONPROFIT WILL PROVIDE. A VAST UNDERSTANDING AND HELPING THE MONARCH BUTTERFLIES CONTINUE THEIR AMAZING JOURNEY , SO THE PLANET EARTH CAN CONTINUE BENEFETING FROM THIS SPECIES. CONGRATULATIONS... more »

  Adam wrote:

Trees for Life is one of the few non-profits with a long-term outlook, one that they intend to last longer than they will themselves. In India, Bangladesh, Nicaragua, Liberia, etc., they go only where invited, teach people to organize and help themselves,... more »

  jmckinley wrote:

Fairfax ReLeaf offered our 3rd-6th grade students a rare chance to impact their environment and actively participate in community service. We heard of Fairfax ReLeaf through a nearby middle school which has planted over 2,000 trees with them. Fairfax... more »

  mtn4220 wrote:

I have been a volunteer at Wildhaven Ranch for fifteen years. In that time, Ive seen the founders sell their home and contribute the profits to Wildhaven Ranch and provide the animals, from their retirement income, with the best care and food and so... more »

  Naturegal wrote:

Last year The Conservation Fund bought 766 acres near Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge on the Eastern Shore of Maryland so it could be sold to the government and made part of the refuge. Today that transfer was officially announced, and we thank The... more »

  Kelli_Temple wrote:

For the past several tree planting seasons, my classmates and I have been attending NJ Tree Foundation volunteer events in Camden. We love it! It's such a good time. The Tree Foundation has everything you need - shovels, brooms, rakes, gloves, water -... more »