Forests for Maine’s Future is committed to educating people about the contributions of Maine’s millions of acres of forestland make to our economy, our environment, and our quality of life.
Each month we publish a Fresh from the Woods feature article about some aspect of the forest economy, science, biology, recreation, and stewardship.
Over the last ten years, we’ve published almost 100 informative pieces on subjects as varied as new uses for wood, the eastern white pine, how research forests improve our knowledge of the woods, Maine moose, old-growth forests, and carbon offsets. You can find all of those articles by accessing the Forests for Maine’s Future Archive.
Latest Stories
- Wood Banks and Fuel Poverty in Maine
NO ONE SHOULD HAVE TO CHOOSE BETWEEN HEATING AND EATING By Hope Light It’s easy to dismiss heating fuel poverty in July, especially as we are mere weeks removed from… - A Forest For Everyone, Managed By Women
Written By: Kayci Willis A Tree Farm near Brownville is gaining attention for being managed entirely by women. Williamsburg Forest, a 180-acre educational forest maintained by the Piscataquis Soil and… - Northern Woodlands Explores Forest Carbon
Illustrations by Erick Ingraham By Hope Light What role do forests play in mitigating climate change? Northern Woodlands Magazine set out to answer this question through a yearlong series, Managing… - Managing Beech for Resiliency to Pests and Pathogens at the Wildlands
Third in the Maine Forest Climate Change Webinar & Field Tour Series, Maine’s Forest Climate Change Initiative (FCCI) hosted an interactive webinar and field tour at the Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust’s (GPMCT) Wildlands, which focused on forest pests and pathogens. Recipient of the 2023 Maine Outstanding Tree Farmer Award, the GPMCT Wildlands is described as “a place where you may see a moose while mountain biking, an osprey while paddling along a pristine shore, or enjoy an amazing view from more than one mountain - 2023 Year in Review
At Maine TREE Foundation, forest-based education and workforce development were key themes in 2023. With a dedicated and creative staff, we accomplished a great deal toward our mission of educating… - Climate Change, Beetles, and Fire at the Waterboro Barrens Preserve
FCCI visits the Waterboro Barrens Preserve Written by: Gavriela Mallory The fourth year of Maine’s Forest Climate Change Initiative (FCCI) kicked off this fall with a field tour of the… - Immersive Education in the Maine Woods
Mark Savage (far left) with students in Brewer’s Forestry Immersion program A New Summer Program Supports Students and Maine’s Future Forest Economy Written by: Logan Johnson On a cool August… - Empowering the Future of Maine’s Forests
Old Town Elementary third-graders at NELA Logging Expo in Bangor Written by: Gavriela Mallory Investment in green workforce development in Maine is growing. As the baby boomer generation reaches retirement… - The Importance of Maine’s Family Forest Owners
Forestry 101 participants at Blue Hill Mountain. Written by Gavi Mallory Family-owned woodlots comprise over 30% of Maine’s forest, more than a quarter of the state’s total area. As climate… - UMaine’s Forest Climate Change Initiative Builds Connections for Scientists and Land Managers
At the University of Maine’s Center for Research on Sustainable Forests, a group of scientists from academia and private institutions have come together to form the Forest Climate Change Initiative…
Mission & Purpose
Forest for Maine’s Future was a partnership between four organizations: Maine TREE, Maine Woodland Owners, Maine Forest Service, and the Center for Research on Sustainable Forests at the University of Maine. We strongly believe that Maine’s 17 million-acre forest resource is a vital part of Maine’s economy and the social fabric of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. FMF’s mission is to promote sustainable forestry and educate people about the benefits and wonders of the forest that covers some 90 percent of our state. We hope you will get involved and help us spread the word.
The Maine TREE Foundation is now solely responsible for administering the Forests for Maine’s Future program.
We are committed to educating people about the contributions Maine’s millions of acres of forestland make to our economy, our environment and our quality of life. Each month we publish a Fresh from the Woods feature article about some aspect of the forest economy, science, biology or recreation. Over the last 10 years we’ve published almost 100 informative pieces on subjects as varied as new uses for wood, the eastern white pine, how research forests improve our knowledge of the woods, Maine moose, old growth forests and carbon offsets.
