Your gift makes a difference! Donate today so Maine forestlands will be here tomorrow. … [Read more...]
North Maine Woods Communities are an Inviting Place to Live
I wanted to draw attention to some exciting work being done in Monson, Maine by the Libra Foundation. Recently, this work has been featured in the Boston Globe (Could Artists Revive a Fading Maine Town?), and in the Bangor Daily News and Portland Press Herald. These articles highlight Monson and the Libra Foundation’s investment in the community. The author of the Boston Globe article questions … [Read more...]
In Memory of Hank Swan
It is with heavy hearts that we share news of the passing of Henry “Hank” Swan. He played a key role in shaping the Forest Society of Maine (FSM) into the organization it is today. Hank’s service to FSM dates back to the organization’s beginnings. He was vice president of FSM’s founding board when we were created with the help of the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire’s Forests in 1984 … [Read more...]
From the Executive Director: Spring 2017
Last fall my wife, Terri, and I had the opportunity to travel through England and Scotland. From Stonehenge, castles, cathedrals, and pubs to the Scottish Highlands and Yorkshire Dales: what an inspirational journey. You can see the richness of the history at every turn, but even more stunning was seeing the depth of that 10,000-year history, and seeing how those ancient threads are celebrated … [Read more...]
Featured Friends: Bob and Mary Burr
Originally featured in FSM's newsletter, Forest View, Fall 2015. Annual donors Bob and Mary Burr have been supporting the Forest Society of Maine (FSM) for more than a decade. When asked why, Bob replied, “FSM is in alignment with how I think about Maine’s North Woods, and there is still more that FSM can do. Those additional opportunities require continued support.” It was after he … [Read more...]
Moosehead Lake: Strong Connections between Conservation Lands and Economic Health
By Karin Tilberg, FSM Deputy Director The Forest Society of Maine (FSM), a land trust serving Maine’s North Woods, holds nearly 1 million acres of forestland in conservation easements. A good portion of the conservation easements we hold surround the Moosehead Lake region and extend to the north, west, and east including many mountains, lakes, and rivers. The conservation easements typically … [Read more...]
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