The Coalition
Supporting the growth of community forests in the Pacific Northwest
The Northwest Community Forest Coalition is focused on supporting the emergence, development, and management of community forests in the Pacific Northwest. Formed in May 2015, the Coalition brings together practitioners and experts representing community-based organizations, land trusts, counties and jurisdictions, private corporations, and regional and national non-profit organizations. Created in response to the growing pressure on Northwest forests from increasing population, development, and climate-related disturbances, Coalition members have a shared vision that the community forest model will help stem the tide of forest loss, fragmentation, and degradation, while supporting an array of ecological services and providing fuel, fiber, jobs, and recreation to surrounding communities.
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Updated Strategy and Policy Platform
Strategy to articulate NWCFC’s near and long-term goals.
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Definitions and Principles
This manual was updated in 2020 following extensive discussion and debate.
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Executive Committee
Our Executive Committee, which provides leadership and keeps us organized, updated its roster in 2023.
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Operating Manual
Describes how the members at large vote on issues and participate in meetings
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Community Forest Research
A 2024 Research Paper, produced by members of the Forest Service, Oregon State University, and North Carolina State University highlights themes in ownership, governance, and management across the near 100 community forests in the United States
