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Educators take to the woods during the 2025 Forests of Maine Teachers’ Tours

The Maine TREE Foundation is proud to announce the completion of the 2025 Forests of Maine Teachers' Tours season.

Hope Light

Sep 15, 20253 min read

Holt Research Forest Celebrates Productive Field Season

Preparing the next generation of forest stewards is a key priority of Maine TREE Foundation. While most know of our work with teachers...

Johnson, Light, Murray

Aug 15, 20254 min read

Conservation Challenges and Management Decision Making in Maine’s Coastal Forests

A summer workshop was held in Surry and Blue Hill, Maine, to address conservation challenges and management decision-making in Maine’s...

Paulina Murray

Jul 28, 20252 min read

The Shelterwood Project Connects Youth to Northeastern Forest Industry

Students explore the latest in logging machinery at the NELA Expo in Bangor The Shelterwood Project, an initiative of the Northeastern...

Hope Light

Jun 26, 20252 min read

Holt Research Forest Welcomes Research Techs and Field Crew at Invasive Species Removal Party

Maine TREE staff and colleagues held the 2025 field season kickoff event on Thursday, June 5, 2025! In the morning, Maine TREE staff gathered to welcome and mingle with the newest 2025 research staff, including field crews and interns. In the afternoon, attendees and volunteers split up to tackle exciting projects throughout the Holt Research Forest property, including invasive plant removal and wood stacking.

Hope Light

Jun 9, 20252 min read

Educating for the Future: Integrating Forests in School Curricula

Maine TREE is renowned for engaging students and community members in hands-on, forest-based education, fostering a shared understanding...

Hope Light

May 12, 20253 min read

Northeast Climate-Smart Forestry Manual: A New Resource for Sustainable Forest Management

The Maine TREE Foundation, in collaboration with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and Manomet, has developed the Northeast Climate-Smart Forestry Manual. This manual serves as a comprehensive guide for forest managers in the Northeastern United States, providing strategies to enhance forest resilience and carbon sequestration in the face of climate change.

Hope Light

May 5, 20251 min read

Maine Observes Wildfire Awareness Week Amid An Active Fire Season

In recent years, Maine has experienced a significant increase in wildfire incidents, averaging roughly 700 per year compared to the...

Kayci Willis

Apr 29, 20253 min read

Careers Begin at Maine TREE

Holt Research Forest is an institution dedicated to long-term forest research aimed at enhancing forestry and harvesting practices. Your...

Hope Light

Apr 22, 20252 min read

Sci-Comm: Holt Research Forest Salamander Stations Timber Inventory

Are there any connections between the salamander populations in our forest and the trees? Are there certain forest conditions that are more suitable for salamanders? Do sites with more downed trees have a higher abundance of these amphibians?

Paulina Murray

Apr 15, 20252 min read

Certified Logging Professionals Program Updates: New Website, Improved Communications, and More!

The Certified Logging Professionals (CLP) program is entering an exciting new phase. With a strong focus on improving the standards in the logging industry, this program is making significant updates over the coming year.

Brian Barrett

Apr 10, 20252 min read