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Forest Service International Foundation Our Purpose The Forest Service International Foundation was established as an American nonprofit organization to support the objectives of the International Programs and Trade Office of the United States Forest Service USFS IPT which include Protecting the U. S. Forestry Industry from the impact of illegal logging invasive species and other threats Supporting American wood products and ensuring legitimate trade practices abroad Promoting global stability through resource management disaster preparedness and community and ecological resilience Our Role The Forest Service International Foundation enhances USFS IPTx27s mission by Serving as a catalyst and enabler of collaboration between USFS IPT and external partners and funders who also support USFS IPTs objectives Providing streamlined operational and grants management services Advocating for USFS IPTs critical work domestically and globally The Foundation is functionally integrated with USFS IPT requiring us to work in close collaboration and in direct furtherance of USFS IPT objectives. Our Vision The FoundationUSFS IPT partnership leverages the Foundationx27s privatesector agility and the Forest Services unparalleled technical expertise.