American Forests

Filing Period

Jan 1, 2010 to Dec 31, 2010

Signed

Jul 22, 2011

Return Version

2010v3.2

Gross Receipts

$6,973,526

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Urban center: american forests has partnered with public and private organizations for more than two decades on a wide range of policy, education, and tree-planting activities to develop the field and practice of urban forestry, to advance science-based information on the environmental and societal values of urban forests, and to build greater public awareness of these values among city residents and policymakers. Over the past 15 years, american forests has conducted urban ecosystem analyses in more than 40 metropolitan areas around the u.s., documenting the loss of forest cover and estimating the financial value of the ecosystem services that forests provide.urban forests are a vital part of functioning urban ecosystems and sustainable cities. Urban forests can significantly reduce storm water runoff, absorb dangerous chemicals and other pollutants in the soil, reduce airborne pollutants, sequester and store carbon dioxide, conserve energy through shading, provide urban bird and wildlife habitat, and improve the quality of life for urban residents. Portland, oregon, for example, is trying to increase its urban forest canopy from 26 percent of the city to 33 percent by planting 83,000 trees to help manage storm water and for other environmental benefits. Other major cities - including boston, chicago, los angeles, new york, and phoenix - also have initiative to increase their forest canopies.

Activity 3

Policy center: american forests advocates for the protection and restoration of healthy forest ecosystems. We work with public and private partners to develop science-based information about the significant environmental and societal values of forests and we communicate those values to the public and policymakers to heighten awareness. We serve as a voice of moderation on forest policy issues, encouraging civil dialogue and open, inclusive processes toward finding common-ground solutions. We also help local partners in rural and urban communities throughout the country build capacity to participate in policy decision-making and to develop demonstration projects for collaborative action and learning.

Filer

EIN

53-0196544