This summer FSM launched the Swan Internship Program, funded by the generous bequests of Hank and Freda Swan. The goal is that one college student each summer will have a chance to experience the breadth of FSM’s work as a land trust. Carlton was our first intern under this program. By Carlton Scott Before this summer, my knowledge of how land conservation works was limited, but I was eager … [Read more...]
The Power of Connectivity
Have you ever experienced the solitude of hiking for miles without seeing any buildings? On the other hand, have you ever watched wildlife try to cross a busy road? Experiences like this highlight how meaningful an interconnected landscape is for people and animals. That’s why the Forest Society of Maine (FSM) is thrilled to announce that two of our newest conservation projects in … [Read more...]
Fiction of the Maine Woods
Although some very famous works of fiction may be set on the Maine coast (à la, Murder She Wrote), numerous novels and stories have also been written about and inspired by the history, communities, and remote landscape of interior Maine. One such classic is Arundel, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and Maine author Kenneth Roberts. First published in 1930, Arundel is a … [Read more...]
Nordic skiers welcome at Nickerson Tree Farm
By Erica Cassidy Dubois, FSM Forestland Steward Printed in the Piscataquis Observer and Moosehead Matters The Forest Society of Maine welcomes Nordic skiers of all ages and abilities to enjoy the trails, this winter, at Nickerson Tree Farm in Greenville. Located behind the Moosehead Lake Region Visitors’ Center—just a few miles south of town—the tree farm offers a 2.3-mile network of … [Read more...]
From the E.D.
Maine’s forests are outstanding in so many respects – the economic opportunities they provide in the wood products and outdoor recreation sectors, the foundation for healthy fish and wildlife habitat and clean water, the cultural and historic values they hold, and their ability to refresh our lives with beauty and a sense of grandeur. Maine’s forests also store, or sequester, carbon and … [Read more...]
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