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GREEN FORESTS WORK

A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Tree Planting Organization

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

EIN: 46-1296612

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OUR VISION

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 nearly 7 million trees across more than 11,000 acres.

Vision

IN THE NEWS

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Spring News from Green Forests Work

Read what we've been up to this spring

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UKNOW: University of Kentucky News

Dr. Barton, Fulbright awardee, leads reforestation effort in Australia.

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2023 Annual Report

Accomplishments of 2023 highlighted in our annual report.

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Late Fall 2023 Newsletter

Tree plantings, celebrations, and projects have kept us busy this fall.

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'Down Under' Developments

Barton collaborates with the U.S. Consulate General.

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The New York Times

At Old Coal Mines, the American Chestnut Tries for a Comeback.

CONTACT GREEN FORESTS WORK

GREEN FORESTS WORK

TP Cooper Building

730 Rose Street

Lexington, KY 40546-0073

or email: michael.french@greenforestswork.org

For any general inquiries, please fill in the following contact form:

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