Regional Policy Pulse

Across the region, state legislatures are in a frenzy of activity as policy makers look to amend or enact legislation that would bring state-wide changes for years or even decades down the road. See what’s brewing.

Northern Forest Fund Chosen for 2023 “Transformative 25”

The Center’s Northern Forest Fund has been selected for Transformative 25, a select list of capital funds, banks, and initiatives [...]

Marketing Program Elevates Forest Story

“Telling Your Forest Story” is an online workshop series designed to help you better understand and incorporate your wood-origin story into your business philosophy and marketing messaging.

FAQs: Gehring House Redevelopment in Bethel, Maine

The Northern Forest Center has purchased the historic Gehring House property in Bethel, Maine, to redevelop as middle-market housing to support the community.

FAQs: Proposed Housing on Spruce Street in Greenville, ME

The Northern Forest Center has purchased 5 acres on Spruce Street in Greenville, Maine to develop much needed middle-income housing.

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 [...]