What We Do - Pacific Forest Trust

What We Do

We create and advance strategies that cultivate commitment, imagination, and resources to make it easier and more rewarding to give back to forests that give so much to us.
Since 1993, we have created economic incentives that reward private forest owners for conserving their lands and practicing sustainable forestry. We have helped shape regional and national forest conservation and climate policies, all in an effort to save wildlife and their habitats, create effective climate change solutions, conserve intact forested landscapes, and protect natural water sources.

What We Do

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Conserve Forests

We work with landowners to conserve well-managed forests, building resilient landscapes.

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Advance Climate Solutions

We protect, restore, and sustain forests to mitigate climate change and help species adapt.

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Protect Water Sources

We ensure water security by protecting forests that provide life-sustaining water to millions.

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Save Wildlife Habitat

We conserve and restore habitat to protect the animals and plants that depend on forests.

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Recent News

Connie Best’s legacy at PFT and beyond!

Connie Best’s legacy at PFT and beyond!

At this year's Forest Fete—PFT's annual fundraiser gala, and the premier event for forest lovers!—we were honored to celebrate co-founder Connie Best’s remarkable career. Connie has worked tirelessly to conserve private working forestlands for over 33 years,...

Forest Flash: April 2025

Forest Flash: April 2025

FOREST FLASH April 2025 In Pacific Forest Trust's e-newsletter, Forest Flash, we send you the most recent PFT news and updates on forests, clean water, climate, and wildlife. Subscribe here. Bipartisan Forest Legacy Bill Introduced, Expanding Tools for Private Forest...

Forest Flash: March 2025

Forest Flash: March 2025

FOREST FLASH March 2025 In Pacific Forest Trust's e-newsletter, Forest Flash, we send you the most recent PFT news and updates on forests, clean water, climate, and wildlife. Subscribe here. Marking the Future of the van Eck Oregon ForestFor Pacific Forest Trust’s...

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