Check out these Good Market approved social enterprises, responsible businesses, nonprofits, voluntary initiatives, and initiatives that focus on forest protection and restoration. ❤️ Know another group working to protect and restore forests? Get in touch or encourage them to apply.
Afforestt
Bengaluru, India
Afforestt is on a mission to bring back our lost indigenous forests. They raise awareness about the harmful effects of planting exotic and non-native plants and specialize in native forest restoration techniques for degraded lands and urban …
DeliveTree is a tree revival and engagement enterprise. They grow, deliver, and plant seedlings to counter deforestation in Pakistan. Priority is given to indigenous trees which are adapted to local conditions, require less water, and help improve …
Ecological Balance Cameroon empowers local communities to undertake actions that ensure the long-term sustainability of their adjacent ecosystems. Their forest rewilding program involves planting and maintaining native forests to recharge …
EarthRestoration offers an opportunity to invest in primary ecosystem services (PES) through their biocurrency called LifeForce. The primary ecosystem services most critical for human existence are products of photosynthesis (oxygen, clean …
EcoDecisión is a pioneer in developing financing mechanisms for ecosystem services including climate change mitigation, water source protection and biodiversity conservation. Since 1995, they have been providing consulting services to …
Forest Healing Foundation is a grassroots nonprofit organization committed to protecting and restoring forests in Sri Lanka. They work with communities to conserve high biodiversity forest and regenerate degraded land. Forest Healing Foundation …
The International Analog Forestry Network (IAFN) promotes analog forestry as a restoration tool for degraded landscapes and an income alternative for rural communities. Developing food forests and food gardens according to analog forestry …
Jaguar Siembra is a not-for-profit initiative committed to conserving and restoring natural ecosystems, mitigating climate change, and preserving the ancient wisdom of native peoples in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta region of Colombia. They …
Kalkaska Conservation District is a local unit of government that provides leadership in the natural resource management of Kalkaska County. They offer conservation information and services to residents and visitors and ensure quality …
Maruvan was started to bring back the native forests of the Marwar region and the Thar Desert by developing seed banks of native tree species, a functional nursery, and patches of forest using the Miyawaki method. They also work with local …
Mashjar Juthour is an arboretum and environmental initiative on the outskirts of Ramallah that was started to preserve Palestine’s natural heritage, protect local wildlife, and educate and engage the local community in environmental activism …
Nangu aims to restore degraded land and turn it into regenerative food forests through a network of purpose-driven organizations that grow, process, and distribute food, medicine, materials, and other forest products. The first Nangu …
Rainforest Protectors Trust preserves rainforest in Sri Lanka through purchase and permanent conservation of privately held forest lands adjoining Sinharaja World Heritage Rainforest. Over the past century, more than 95 percent of the …
Rainforest Protectors of Sri Lanka is a group of volunteers and supporters dedicated to protecting Sri Lanka’s last remaining rainforests through education, restoration, and conservation fundraising. Rainforest Protectors mobilizes volunteers for …
Reforest Sri Lanka is a not-for-profit community initiative to protect and extend the forest cover in Sri Lanka. They raise awareness about the importance of reforestation, develop nurseries for endemic and native saplings, organize voluntary …
SUGi is a people-powered platform that enables anyone anywhere to invest in nature and restore biodiversity. SUGi’s global network of rewilders use the funds to regenerate healthy ecosystems. Using a proven Japanese technique of afforestation …
The Conservation Carbon Company offers forestry-based carbon sequestration services. They coordinate reforestation and forest management projects, conduct biodiversity assessments and labeling, quantify carbon sequestration, and support …
Voice of Nature (VoNat) is a community-based biodiversity conservation and sustainable development organization in Cameroon that is dedicated to building a greener, safer, and more sustainable planet for all. It was created by a group of …
Vibhava was started to provide innovative solutions to the biggest challenges in Sri Lanka from pollution to poverty. Their main two initiatives are focused on reforestation and plastic recycling. Thuru, which means trees in Sinhala, is a volunteer …