FVF’s mission is to protect and preserve Martha's Vineyard's forests, woodlands, and natural habitats through education, conservation, advocacy, scientific collaboration, and community engagement.
Science Driven Data
FVF recognizes and respects the complexity of forest systems. We believe that protecting natural resources like tree canopy and forest habitat requires quantifiable data that is driven by science and accounts for the value trees provide in terms of carbon sequestration, air quality, and storm water mitigation.
Community Stewardship
Healthy forests support healthy communities, wildlife, biodiversity, clean water, climate resilience, and the natural beauty that defines Martha’s Vineyard. Trees provide oxygen. People need trees to breathe.
Education and Outreach
We believe informed communities make stronger environmental decisions. Through outreach, public discussion, and scientific data, we aim to promote a better understanding of the ecological importance of the island’s mature tree canopy, forests, and habitats.
Conservation for the Future
Forests store more carbon per acre than any other terrestrial ecosystem on the planet. Forest Conservation helps protect these ecosystems for future generations.
Advocacy for Shared Assets
Decisions affecting the Island’s tree canopy, forests, habitats, and public lands should be the result of meaningful community input and participation. Advocating for the protection of existing trees and forests as critical infrastructure (already in place) saves taxpayers money.
Research and Resiliency
Thoughtful stewardship depends on community engagement, science, ecological monitoring, and collaboration with experts. We support research and data-driven approaches that improve long-term forest resilience.
MCSF photos by Elizabeth Cecil
Support the Vineyard’s Trees and Forests
Donations help us advance public education, ecological stewardship, scientific engagement, and responsible conservation initiatives across the Island.
