2019 Winner:
Maine Association of Conservation Districts
The 2019 award was presented to the Maine Association of Conservation Districts on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at the Blaine House by Governor Janet Mills and Maine TREE Board President Marcia McKeague. They presented the award to Andrew Reed, MACD President, and Carol Weymouth, MACD Executive Director.
The Austin Wilkins Forest Stewardship award is the foremost recognition for landowners and individuals who are outstanding examples of managing Maine’s working forest in an exemplary and sustainable way.
| Year | Award Recipients |
|---|---|
| 2004 | Austin Wilkins |
| 2005 | Seven Islands Land Co & Pingree Heirs |
| 2007 | Sherry Huber & John Hagen |
| 2008 | Baskahegan Timberlands |
| 2009 | Baxter FMA & Jensen Bissell |
| 2010 | Prentiss & Carlisle |
| 2011 | Robbins Lumber Company |
| 2012 | Robert Linkletter & Linkletter Family |
| 2013 | Maine Tree Farm Committee |
| 2014 | Robert Chadbourne & Chadbourne Family |
| 2015 | Irving Woodlands, LLC |
| 2016 | Max McCormack |
| 2017 | Maine Woodland Owners |
| 2019 | Maine Association of Conservation Districts |
Awards from Maine’s Forest Community
2022 Maine Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year: Vince & Kathi Seiwert of Bombadil Tree Farm
Each year, the Maine Tree Farm Program recognizes the superior stewardship of its members through …
Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust awarded 2022 Hancock County Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year
Aerial photo of woodcock habitat cuts at Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust. Photo courtesy of …
Andy Shultz presented the American Tree Farm System Leadership Recognition Award
Andy Shultz (right) is presented with an American Tree Farm System Leadership Recognition Award by …
Forestry Field Day at Wicopy Woods
Maine Tree Farm Chair, Randy Lagasse, presents Drs. Bob Seymour and Jessica Leahy the 2020 …