Our most treasured landscapes continue to be threatened by pests, disease, wildfires and human development.
Ways we are helping
Our most treasured landscapes continue to be threatened by pests, disease, wildfires and human development.
Ways we are helping
The Rio Grande Valley of Texas is home to one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world, the thornforest, also known as tamaulipan thornscrub. Unfortunately, less than 10% of pre-1930 thornforests remain.
There are 45 different species listed as threatened or endangered that depend on thornforests in the Rio Grande Valley, including the ocelot, of which there are an estimated 80 remaining.
American Forests is restoring forest landscapes using science-informed methodologies, private-public partnerships and our on-the-ground teams.
We take a holistic approach to improve reforestation, with the goal of creating resilient ecosystems that will withstand the stressors of tomorrow’s climate.
When you donate to American Forests through 4/30, gifts will be matched up to $50,000 thanks to Sunday Lawn & Garden. Make your most generous gift today to restore damaged wildland and urban forests - for people. for wildlife. for the planet.