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

In partnership with the Western Foothills Land Trust and Otisfield Conservation Commission, the Center has kicked off the public planning process for the creation of an 85-acre Community Forest in western Maine.

Canaan, VT, created a Community Forest in 2012 that today supports a robust experiential learning program for local students.

In February 2024, a two-year effort culminated in permanently conserving 446 acres of woodlands and wetlands in Rumford, Maine

The Northern Forest’s tradition of conserving land for community benefit earns boost from the U.S. Forest Service.

Center webinar highlights Community-owned forests as an important community investment strategy for rural communities.

The Town of Woodstock took title to what is now the Buck’s Ledge Community Forest in Woodstock. The 646-acre property includes Buck’s Ledge, a striking geological feature beloved by generations of Woodstock residents and admired by visitors.

A community forest is land owned, managed, and cared for by a community that generates many benefits for the community.

The Center partnered with residents and nonprofits to help create a 250-acre Community Forest in Hanover, NH.

The Northern Forest Center, in collaboration with partners across the region, has compiled a list of resources for landowners, community members, towns, and any other individuals or groups interested in conserving and managing forested land for a mix of uses and community benefit.