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GREEN FORESTS WORK

Our mission is to restore healthy and productive forests on formerly mined lands in Appalachia and beyond.

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit tree-planting organization

EIN: 46-1296612

 

We earned a 2023 Platinum Seal with @CandidDotOrg! Check out our #GreenForestsWorkProfile to learn more
and make a difference with your support!

GFW’s vision is to create a renewable and sustainable multi-use resource that will provide economic opportunities while enhancing the local and global environment. By converting reclaimed,
non-native grasslands and shrublands into healthy, productive forestland, GFW is effectively addressing two needs of the region. Our reforestation projects provide jobs for equipment operators, nursery workers, and tree planters, and improve the environment by eradicating non-native species and restoring ecosystem services. 

 Since 2009, we've planted more than 5 million trees across more than 9,400 acres.

Vision
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Why mountainous topography
of Eastern Kentucky is so
prone to flash flooding.

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We share project updates, news
and videos from our biggest
year to date.

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The Green Miles
The Washington Post Magazine

Kentucky was devastated for decades by mountaintop removal. Now scientists have figured out a way to undo the damage — one tree at a time.

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2022 Winter Newsletter
Green Forests Work

Our most recent newsletter.

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WEF Article
World Economic Forum

The World Economic Forum highlights our work.

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UK Researchers Awarded NSF Grant to Upgrade Stream Monitoring Network in Robinson Forest

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GREEN FORESTS WORK

GREEN FORESTS WORK

TP Cooper Building

730 Rose Street

Lexington, KY 40546-0073

 

or email: michael.french@greenforestswork.org

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