Restoration & Stewardship
Gifford Pinchot National Forest managers work with many diverse partners to get critical restoration and stewardship projects completed on the Forest. Check out some of these key organizations to learn more:
Cascade Forest Conservancy - The Cascade Forest Conservancy protects and sustains the forests, streams, wildlife, and communities in the heart of the Cascades through conservation, education, and advocacy.
Gifford Pinchot Trash Force - (Packwood, WA) Dedicated to keeping the forests and roads in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and the Packwood, Washington area beautiful and clean.
National Wild Turkey Federation - The mission of the National Wild Turkey Federation is the conservation of the wild turkey and the preservation of our hunting heritage.
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation - Founded more than 37 years ago and fueled by hunters, RMEF maintains more than 225,000 members and has conserved nearly 8.4 million acres for elk and other wildlife. RMEF also works to open and improve public access, fund and advocate for science-based resource management, and ensure the future of America’s hunting heritage
Xerces Society - The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is an international nonprofit organization that protects the natural world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats.
Washington Invasive Species Council - Invasive species constitute one of the gravest threats to Washington’s plants, animals, and businesses dependent on the rich biological diversity here. Learn more.
Washington Native Plant Society - Promotes the appreciation and conservation of Washington's native plants and their habitats through study, education, and advocacy.
Washington Rare Plant Care & Conservation - Rare Care builds partnerships with federal, state and local agencies to provide critical information needed in the conservation and recovery of our state’s native rare species. Citizen scientists and students participate in rare plant monitoring, ex situ conservation, reintroduction and education.
Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board - Serve as responsible stewards of Washington by aiding in the protection and preservation of the land, water, and resources from the degrading impacts of noxious weeds.