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Proforestation

Protecting older & larger trees, which sequester large amounts of carbon, improves native biodiversity, water & air quality, and flood & erosion control.

Why It's Cool?!

How to Get There?

Education & Certifications

M.S. Forest Science / Forest Carbon Certificate

Yale School of the Environment

Graduate-level program covering forest ecology, carbon sequestration science, conservation policy, and climate mitigation strategies including proforestation approaches.

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Internships

EPIC U.S. Forest Service Internship

American Conservation Experience (ACE)

Paid placements in USFS ranger districts across the Western U.S. covering forestry, wilderness monitoring, botany, and habitat conservation — including proforestation work.

Mentors

Dr. William Moomaw

Professor Emeritus, Tufts University / Proforestation Advocate

Coined the term proforestation; key scientific voice on intact forest carbon sequestration.

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Mentorship Network

Wildlands Network

Conservation organization focused on rewilding and forest protection; connects practitioners with conservation science mentors.

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Dr. Mary Booth

Director, Partnership for Policy Integrity

Scientist and advocate for natural forest carbon policy; co-authored foundational proforestation papers.

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Mentorship Network

Society of American Foresters (SAF)

Professional society for foresters with mentorship programs, job boards, and regional chapter networking.

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