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Community-Based Forestry in the United States

This report provides insights into the investment status of community-based forestry (CBF) in the United States, highlighting gaps and strategic targets. It emphasizes the need for dedicated funding, support for underserved communities, and flexible capital for acquisition of forestland and business development. Additionally, it suggests the importance of operating support, mini-grants, seed funding for endowments, policy education, and regional initiatives.

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Community-Based Forestry in the United States

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  1. Community-Based Forestryin theUnited States a report from the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities

  2. Community-Based Forestryin theUnited States Status Report: Investment in CBF

  3. Investment: Status Report

  4. Status Report • No formal analysis exists • Few sources of support • CBF practitioners typically combine multiple revenue streams

  5. Investment: Gaps

  6. Gaps in Investment • Lack of dedicated funding • Limited funding for underserved communities, communities of color & Native American communities • Little support for cross-sectoral work

  7. Investment: Strategic Targets

  8. Investment Targets • Flexible & longer-term capital for community acquisition of forestland • Capital for business development • Flexible operating support for technical assistance, facilitation, capacity building • Mini-grants for communities/local projects and peer learning

  9. Investment Targets • Seed funding for endowments & creating local community foundations • Analysis & education around policy and business • Regional & national initiatives that support local grassroots efforts

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