Built By Wood – The Gehring House

Using wood in construction aligns historic preservation goals, local economic impact, and carbon reduction at the Gehring House.

Driving Innovation to Support the Wood Products Supply Chain

With help from the Center’s business innovation advisor, Amy Robinson, Goodridge Lumber secured a grant for more than $225,000 so it could switch from diesel to 3-phase power from a local utility, enabling the mill to continue as a critical link in the local forest economy.

You’re Invited to the Outdoor Economy Networking Summit

The Center and WREN are hosting a free networking event for representatives from businesses linked to the outdoor economy in New Hampshire's North Country.

Moosehead Outdoor Summit Kicks Off Recreation Inventory

The Northern Forest Center and AMC seek public input on outdoor recreation opportunities in the Moosehead region as part of [...]

Center Secures Key Recreation Parcel for Town of Gorham, NH

The Center acquired a key half acre of land along the Androscoggin River to help the town of Gorham advance its plans to create a Community Trail Hub. 

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.

Center Program Funds Trail Sustainability in Vermont

Five organizations received grants to improve trail sustainability in Vermont, thanks to a Northern Forest Center program funded by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Center Supports Regional Outdoor Recreation Projects with Support from LL Bean

This summer, the Center provided funding to 15 Northern Forest organizations to increase youth access to and participation in outdoor [...]

2024 Holiday Gift Guide

The Northern Forest has great gift ideas for the holidays. Our staff has hand-selected gifts they think you’ll love from businesses across the region.

New Strategy Helps Guide Recreation Investments in Maine’s Katahdin Region

The Northern Forest Center and partners produced the Katahdin Region Recreation Investment Strategy to help guide development of the outdoor recreation economy in Maine’s Katahdin region.