The Future Forest Fund provides a way to partner with the DNR to plant trees and keep state forests healthy for generations
For those seeking giving opportunities this holiday season, consider donating to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource’s Future Forest Fund. Contributors can be part of a legacy that has helped plant more than 570,000 tree seedlings over the last decade.
The Future Forest Fund lets Minnesotans partner directly with the DNR to grow healthy forests for future generations. Each tax-deductible donation directly supports the planting and care of trees on state forest lands, helping preserve and enhance the landscapes that make the state so extraordinary.
“The Future Forest Fund is a wonderful way for Minnesotans to show their love of our forests,” said Chris Gronewold, Silviculture Program coordinator. “Making a donation is like planting a deposit on Minnesota’s future with a remarkable return – including cleaner air and water, carbon storage, habitat for plants and animals, and sustainably grown forest products.”
Whether to honor someone who loved the outdoors, celebrate a special occasion, or show commitment to Minnesota's environment, contributing to the Future Forest Fund has never been easier. Donations can be made online or by mailing a check to the Future Forest Fund, DNR-Forestry Division, 500 Lafayette Rd., St. Paul, MN. In spring 2025, Future Forest Fund contributions were used to plant roughly 88,000 seedlings on about 100 acres across six state forests.
DNR foresters carefully choose where Future Forest Fund gifts are used, focusing on sites where the need is greatest. In addition to supporting replanting efforts on certified, sustainably harvested, DNR-managed land, donations help replace trees lost to disease, fire, storms, insects, and other elements.