Southwest Region Where mountains meet sky, restoring forests in Arizona and New Mexico National Forests in the Southwest are unique, spanning desert landscapes filled with cacti found nowhere else on earth, to sub-alpine mountain peaks where elk roam. The National Forests in the Southwest have astounding diversity and beauty and provide an abundance of benefits, from remote areas for wildlife, clean drinking water for communities, and spectacular recreation opportunities. The NFF is working to protect and restore these National Forests by spearheading collaborative restoration and forest stewardship projects. Arizona’s National Forests offer almost 12 million acres of recreation opportunities and diverse wildlife habitat, while also providing vital water supplies to millions of people. As Arizona’s population grows, demand for outdoor recreation is on the rise, and so is the need to maintain these beautiful landscapes. New Mexico’s National Forests provide over nine million acres of mountain scenery and year-round recreation opportunities, food, employment, and clean drinking water to much of the state, including urban areas like Albuquerque and Santa Fe.
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