Outdoors Is for Everyone

The Northern Forest Center has long viewed access to outdoor recreational assets and programming as a key ingredient in what makes up the fabric of vibrant communities, as well as an avenue to both retain and attract residents to the region.

Managing National Forests: Stewarding For Generations Requires Balanced Approach

While New England loses approximately 30,000 acres of forest annually to development and other land uses, national forests set aside land to provide essential ecological, economic, and social values to our communities.

Next Generation of Foresters

Center Program Director, Julie Renaud Evans, chronicles her experience at this year’s annual meeting of the New England Society of American Foresters, describing the event’s big turnout particularly of women and students.

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.