A Platform Convened by American Forests

People Action Climate Policy Finance

Forests Plus is where forest science meets sector strategy. We unite scientists, policymakers, corporate executives, and philanthropies around a shared goal: conserving, restoring, and growing America's forests at scale.

Organizations

Engaged across the U.S. forest sector

232 +

Acres of Opportunity

Reforestation potential mapped

79 M

Convenings

Forums, Hubs, and roundtables in 2026

Network

Professionals across science, policy, finance

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Sharing Insights

We connect partners with the information they need to make decisions, synthesizing emerging science, policy updates, funding opportunities, and trends across the sector.

Elevating Forests

We highlight the essential role forests play in climate resilience, biodiversity, water security, and the economy. Through shared messaging, we help leaders raise the visibility of forests in the public narrative.

Connecting Leaders

We unite leaders across sectors to keep forests front and center in key decision-making spaces. Our events, roundtables, forums, and Hubs bring partners together to align priorities and co-create solutions.

Strengthening Systems

We strengthen the policy, finance, and capacity systems that make forest action possible at scale. Through partnerships, technical support, and systems-level work, we help improve the enabling environment for forest action.

Recent Perspectives

Scientists + Insurers. Fire Chiefs + Investors. Here’s What They Agreed On

I spent most of last week in San Francisco in rooms full of people trying to solve one very hard problem: keeping forests healthy and communities safe. Two convenings, back to back.

164.2 Million Acres: Mapping America’s Reforestation Opportunity

The Reforestation Hub is an interactive tool from The Nature Conservancy and American Forests that helps landowners, practitioners, and policymakers identify the best places to restore forest cover. This spring, brand new updates were released

Renewal is Taking Root

Spring is the season of renewal. After months of dormancy, nature begins to stir again, trees begin to bud, and the growing season quietly announces itself. The snow here in Minnesota is melting and my

Powered by Partnerships

Forests Plus brings together nonprofit, public, and private sector leaders committed to healthy and resilient forests. Our partners shape solutions, align strategy, and help unlock action at scale.

What’s Coming Up

We host webinars, regional convenings, and national forums focused on advancing healthy and resilient forests. See where we’ll be next.

New to Forests Plus?

Our forests are under pressure from wildfire, climate change, and fragmentation. Forests Plus connects nonprofit, public, and private sector leaders to strengthen the enabling conditions for conservation and restoration.