KB Home, a large national U.S. homebuilder, has announced a partnership with the National Forest Foundation (NFF), the congressionally chartered nonprofit working to promote the health and public enjoyment of the National Forest System.
Through this partnership, KB Home will support NFF’s efforts to care for treasured landscapes by replanting thousands of acres of forest habitat nationwide to help create more resilient forests for the future.
“America’s National Forests are the foundation of our country’s heritage of outdoor recreation and adventure — they also sustain our way of life,” says Jeffrey Mezger, chairman, president and chief executive officer of KB Home.
“The National Forest Foundation has made a significant impact by conserving and restoring this precious natural resource. We believe that every action we take at KB Home, from how we care for our communities to how we seek to safeguard the planet, and the organizations we support, has the potential to make a positive impact for everyone.”
KB Home boasts that it has long voiced its support to protect ecosystems and critical habitats. The company says it strives to use natural resources in the most efficient manner possible and firmly believes it is not necessary to cut old-growth forests in order to provide the raw materials needed for its business, as there are plenty of managed forests that can supply wood for homebuilding. It is this ongoing commitment that has made KB Home especially proud to work alongside NFF and contribute to the replenishment and preservation of National Forests – a uniquely American legacy of public lands.
KB Home will support NFF with a financial contribution as well as employee volunteer hours.The collaboration between KB Home and NFF involves planting seedlings in National Forests that were severely affected by wildfires. The seedlings are carefully chosen for their ability to withstand and adapt to future forest environments, which improves the overall resilience of the forests and can benefit nearby communities, wildlife and water sources.
“Our partnership with KB Home is instrumental in the expansion and growth of our reforestation program, enabling us to reforest more National Forests each year,” comments Mindy Crowell, the director of reforestation partnerships at the National Forest Foundation.
“We are proud to work alongside KB Home to provide natural climate solutions and enhance resilience and ecological diversity – improving these lands for future generations.”
