Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Friends of Ironwood Forest works for the permanent protection of the biological, geological, archaeological, and historical resources and values for which the Ironwood Forest National Monument was established through education, community outreach and advocacy.
The Friends of Ironwood Forest (FIF) is a non-profit membership based organization working to protect the biological, geological, archaeological, and historical resources and values for which the Ironwood Forest National Monument was established. Our programs focus on accomplishing targeted conservation service projects, educating the public and Monument visitors about the natural and cultural resources, seeking out partnerships with other organizations, and serving as a strong advocate for protecting the Monument.
What does the Friends of Ironwood Forest Do?
In these days of limited funding and resources we play an important role in assisting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) with critical support for monument protection.
We organize outings and perform service projects on the monument such as:
• Monitoring roads and cultural resources
• Removing non-native invasive plants
• Performing trash cleanups
• Reclaiming unauthorized vehicle routes