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We envision a society that values and takes action to support the economic, ecological, and social benefits of forests.
Help us make that vision a reality.
For over half a century, we have been at the intersection of people and forestry.
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Professionals
We have programs that drive problem-solving by forestry professionals.
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Public
We create events and experiences focused on the interdependence of people and forests.
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Place
We steward a place that creates and inspires a community of sustainable forestry champions.
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As a trusted resource in the forestry space, World Forestry Center has a strong foundation upon which to build a healthier forestry future.
Major forces are shaping our future and the future of our forests.
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Population Growth
In the last 15 years, the world’s population has grown by over one billion people.
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Climate Change
Nature is not behaving the way that it has behaved in recent history, and it is affecting everything – from how we invest our money to how we live our lives.
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Catastrophic Wildfire
Unprecedented catastrophic wildfires in the last decade threaten the economic, ecological, and social values of our forests.
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Demographic Shifts
Tectonic generational shifts are happening. Where people live, what people buy, or who leads our organizations, companies, and governments – each sends ripple effects across our society and our forests.
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Mass Timber
New technologies are changing the way we interact with the natural world. Buildings are being constructed more quickly and with fewer people involved.