Climate Action Plan Fails Without Forests

Forests play three crucial roles in reducing carbon: they sequester carbon while they grow, reduce emissions by storing carbon in live trees and long-lasting wood products, and displacing fossil fuels.

Fun, Shared Learning, and Dedication Build Bike Borderlands Success

For seven years, with leadership from the Center, representatives of eight independent trail organizations have been working together regularly to strengthen and promote mountain biking in their communities.

Adding Capacity Helps Communities Thrive

Here's why we believe adding capacity is so valuable to our rural community partners.

Communities Need to Manage Short-Term Rentals

Adam Bailey urges communities to regulate short-term rentals to ensure best outcomes for residents.

Innovation Meets Tradition at Andrew Pearce Bowls

Andrew Pearce Bowls turns out beautiful products using by innovating a traditional craft.

Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act: An Opportunity for the Northern Forest

The Inflation Reduction Act marks the United States' largest investment in combating climate change, with $369 billion designated for climate and energy funding. Here are some highlights of how the Inflation Reduction Act will benefit the region.

Wild With Gratitude

Tales from the trails from Bike Borderalnds Ambassador Joe Fox.

The Case for Modern Wood Heating

To make a meaningful dent in emissions, we need an all-renewables approach, not one that pits renewables against each other.

Caught in the Middle: Why We Need Housing Solutions for Young Professionals

Young people are increasingly left out of the housing market and quality rental units are nearly impossible to find in Northern Forest communities.

Measuring Up: Making the Grade as an Ideal Community

The challenge of attracting new residents to our beautiful and natural resource-rich part of the world is both complex and exciting.