Tracking Changes Across the Northern Forest

New maps show changes in land ownership and conversion to non-forest uses for the Northern Forest and southern tiers of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York.

Maine West Launches Recovery Outings for 2023

Maine West launches Recovery Outings in every season of 2023.

Center Offers Small Grants for Community Recreation

The Northern Forest Center is offering grants of up to $2,500 to volunteer-led organizations working to increase local participation in outdoor recreation in Northern Forest Communities.

Discover Katahdin Video Series Elevates Local Voices

The Center teamed up with Millinocket-based Designlab to produce a series of videos about the Katahdin region, which has a lot to offer current and potential residents.

Second Nature Adventure Launches Winter 2023 Challenge

In western Maine,  Second Nature Adventure Challenge will kick off its winter 2023 outdoor recreation challenge Feb. 17.   With [...]

Center Partners on Digital Equity Project

The Northern Forest Center has secured funding for a year-long digital equity and inclusion program in Maine’s Oxford County.

Maine Towns Tackle Codes to Address Housing Crunch

The Center is helping Maine towns review and improve building codes to address housing shortage.

Potential Housing Development in Greenville, Maine

The Northern Forest Center has begun working with leaders in Greenville, Maine, hoping to increase downtown housing for people who want to live and work in the community.  

Feel Good Heat Campaign Resonates

With rising oil prices top of mind, the Feel Good Heat campaign launched a new set of ads and content on the price stability of wood heat.

Center Purchases Property in Bethel, Maine, for Redevelopment

The Northern Forest Center has purchased and will redevelop the Gehring House in Bethel to help relieve the lack of middle-income housing.