
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
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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.


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

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.

University of Kentucky
UK Now
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
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