The Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation aims to promote sustainable forest management, conservation, and ecological restoration to foster vibrant, sustainable forest-based communities. This involves supporting integrated approaches that enhance the valuation of forest ecosystem services, contributing to the health of the environment, the economy, and community wellbeing.
The Sustainable Forests and Communities Initiative focuses on enhancing environmentally and economically sustainable communities in U.S. regions where the Weyerhaeuser Family's business interests began. It supports organizations working in forested landscapes to improve the environment, economy, and community cohesion through sustainable practices. Priority is given to projects that:
Specific interests include creating jobs based on local markets for forest activities, developing demand for sustainably produced forest resources, promoting alternatives to the conversion of forest land, adding value through new forest products or services, and fostering long-term community planning for the valuation and market creation of forest ecosystem services.