We’re in a moment of tremendous challenge to the health of forests and the livelihoods of people who steward and depend on them. And there is a clear opportunity, and need, for smart policy and investment.
The Northern Forest Center is paving the way for the construction of approximately 175 single-family homes and duplexes to be built in four new mass timber neighborhoods across Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and New York through a $300,000 wood innovations grant awarded by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) in August.
Through a partnership with the Open Space Institute and Yale School of the Environment, the Center brought forward-looking flood modeling data to Burke, as well as Gorham, New Hampshire, and Keene, New York.
Outdoor recreation case studies serve as valuable examples of how communities can activate local assets, build meaningful partnerships, and create long-term value through recreation.