Green Horizons

As a valued member of the Missouri Forestkeepers Network, a free organization administered by Forest ReLeaf of Missouri in partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation, you have the opportunity to play an essential role in the future of Missouri's trees and forests and help foster a state of forest health for generations to come.

The Missouri Forestkeepers Network's mission is to develop a network of informed citizens working to conserve, sustain and enhance Missouri's urban and rural forest resources through volunteerism, advocacy and management. It is designed to provide sound scientific information on tree care and management to Missourians. Participants are encouraged to take an active role in the care of our forests through a variety of activities and training, but each individual determines their level of involvement.

There are currently over 2,500 Forestkeepers from all regions of Missouri acting as the "eyes of the forest" as they gather data from their selected site several times a year. Data is compiled and given to the Missouri Department of Conservation to determine environmental trends for that year. As a thank-you to dedicated members, each time data reports are completed and submitted they are able to select an incentive gift.

As a member, you have access to data and resources pertinent to forestry and conservation topics. Forestkeepers are alerted of statewide workshops, events and activities and are encouraged to attend the Annual Forestkeepers Conference held each summer. Members receive quarterly newsletters and technical bulletins as well as an Annual Report that summarizes the previous year's volunteer data and statistics and spotlights outstanding Forestkeepers.

Joining is easy! Visit www.forestkeepers.org/aboutforestkeepers/join-forestkeepers/ to sign up. Once your application is processed, you or your group will receive a new member kit with information and current data requests. Join this network of landowners working together to conserve Missouri's forests.