Westfjords of Iceland

Restoring the Forests of Þorskafjörður

A community-led reforestation initiative rooted in stewardship, collaboration, and a long view of the future.

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Skógar in Motion

“As trustees, or stewards, of the planet’s vast resources and biological diversity, humanity must learn to make use of the earth’s natural resources, both renewable and non-renewable, in a manner that ensures sustainability and equity into the distant reaches of time.”

Baha’i International Community

Who We Are

Growing a Forest, Building a Community

Skógar is a reforestation project in Þorskafjörður, situated in the Westfjords of Iceland. The aim of the project is to promote well-being and justice through collaboration and by working closely with local land owners, organizations and with the Icelandic Forest Service to achieve soil preservation and reforestation.

Every year a dedicated group of people dedicate hundreds of hours to cultivating the forest in Skógar, with over 130,000 trees planted since 2006. The continuity of the reforestation work over many decades has offered the community tremendous opportunities to collaborate with individuals, NGOs, government agencies and international organizations.

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Skógar forest in Þorskafjörður

130,000+

Trees Planted

Since 2006

Active Reforestation

Westfjords

Þorskafjörður, Iceland

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Whether you’re an individual, an organization, or a government agency, there are meaningful ways to contribute to the reforestation of Iceland’s Westfjords.

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