Webinar Showcases the Power of Impact Investing for Community Benefit

Leaders from three place-based investment funds share how their models are making an impact in the Northern Forest region.

Northern New England Precision Forest Management and Advanced Forest Bioproducts Engine

Northern New England Precision Forestry and Advanced Bioproducts Engine leverages regional expertise in precision forest management, traditional wood products, and bio-based materials to complement past successes and infrastructure investments with emerging forest-based sustainable products and technologies.

Dartmouth Project Showcases Community Forests

Students at Dartmouth College have put together an immersive “StoryMap” to tell the Community Forest story, showcasing the wide range of benefits that communities gain from their forests

Two Northern New Hampshire Communities Add to Trail Systems

Two North Country towns are expanding their outdoor recreation opportunities with newly constructed trails that emphasize sustainability, community access, and [...]

Center Offers Wood Products Marketing Program for Fourth Year

“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.

Center Helps Fund 19 Community Outdoor Recreation Projects

The Center awarded more than $70,000 in grants to support projects that reduce barriers for participation in outdoor recreation.

New Trails Create Easy Access from Lancaster Town Center

The Center and the local Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate opening more than 5 miles of new trails in Lancaster, NH.

Regional Forest Innovation Proposal Advances to Semifinal Round in NSF Regional Innovation Engines Competition

Regional Forest Innovation proposal advances to semifinal round in NSF Regional Innovation Engines competition. Northern New England Precision Forest Management and Advanced Forest Bioproducts Engine (NNE-PROMISE) aims to advance forest technologies and grow the regional economy.

Regional Policy Pulse

Legislative sessions have adjourned, marking the end of the road for many bills – some have been carried over to the next legislative session while others must be reintroduced during the next legislative session. Bills that have passed both the House and Senate must now be signed into law by each state's Governor.

Municipal Leaders Share Short Term Rental Regulation Successes

Four town officials discuss their communities' unique approach to regulating short-term rentals (STR) in Northern Forest Center webinar.