Forests
Overview
Featured Story
Forests are vital to life on Earth. From timber to medicinal plants, they provide important natural resources. They also:
- purify the air
- help to improve freshwater supplies
- stabilize soil to prevent erosion
- harbor much of the world's rapidly diminishing biodiversity
WWF protects, manages and restores the world's most valuable forests. We work with governments, policy makers and businesses to provide solutions that will not only conserve forests, but also protect species and alleviate poverty.
Why it matters
Forests are vital to life on Earth. They provide important natural resources – from timber to medicinal plants. Forests purify the air, help to improve freshwater supplies, and stabilize soil to prevent erosion. They also harbor much of the world's rapidly diminishing biodiversity. Read more
What we are doing
WWF protects, manages and restores the world's most valuable forests. By leveraging our fieldwork, policy and business partnerships, we are providing solutions that will conserve our forest, protect species and alleviate poverty. Read more
Engaging business
Every business is in the wood business - companies use wood in production, wood pulp in packaging or wood fiber for paper. But is it wood that comes from responsibly-managed forests. WWF is creating market conditions that conserve the world’s forests while providing economic and social benefits for businesses and people that depend on them. Read more
Delivering results
WWF through the Global Forest & Trade Network has established partnerships with over 350 companies in more than 30 countries to eliminate illegal logging and improve forest management in priority places Read more
Making a difference
Whether it is purchasing certified wood products or reaching out to institutions that influence forest management, we need your help to achieve real change. Read more
