New award from U.S. Forest Service to develop housing sites and advance mass timber

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.

Northern Forest Center to break ground on Timber Way housing development in Greenville, Maine, on Aug. 27

The Northern Forest Center is celebrating the official groundbreaking of the Timber Way Development, its innovative 24-unit housing development in Greenville, Maine, with an on-site public event at 4 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 27.

Sierra Michie and the Center’s Real Estate Portfolio

Sierra explains her role as the Center's Real Estate Asset Manager and how she helps tenants feel at home. 

When the River Comes Up: How the Center is Getting Climate Data to Communities at Risk

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.

Why We Invest: Cali Brooks and Adirondack Community Foundation, New York

President and CEO of Adirondack Community Foundation, New York, shares why they invest.

Why We Invest: Jim Kisch and Passumpsic Bank, Vermont

President of Passumpsic Bank, Vermont, shares why they invest.

Maine Students Explore Outdoor Careers at Johnson Outdoors Manufacturing Facility in Old Town and the New England Outdoor Center in Millinocket

More than 30 students Maine toured recreation-based business thanks to Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO) Programs designed to provide students with hands-on learning related to career exploration.

Public Process and Public Lands

Joe Fox, outdoor recreation manager, shares reflections on public engagement in forest management planning on community owned land.

Innovative Housing Development Moves Forward in Greenville

The Town of Greenville approves subdivision permit and breaks ground on public infrastructure expansion to support new housing.

Center Improves Access to Outdoor Recreation for Region’s Youth

The Center has awarded grants for 12 community projects to increase youth access to the outdoors and foster stewardship ethics.