Forest Society of Maine

Your land trust for Maine's North Woods.
.

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Home
  • About
    • Committed to Diversity
    • All About FSM
    • Mission
    • F.A.Q.’s
    • Meet our Staff
    • Directors and Advisors
    • Job Openings
    • Swan Internship
  • Conserved Lands
    • FSM Conserved Lands
    • Projects Under Way
    • Caring for Conserved Lands
    • Statement of Conservation Position
  • Forests & Climate
    • FSM Conservation and Carbon Sequestration
    • Partnerships to Improve Fish Passage and Climate Resilience
    • Fighting for the Forests’ Future
    • Wood’s Role in Net Zero Carbon Buildings
    • Maine Won’t Wait
    • Forest Carbon Task Force
    • Maine’s Carbon Budget
  • Wabanaki Engagement
    • FSM’s Wabanaki Engagement
    • Organizational Growth
    • Learning / Participation
    • How FSM is Taking Action
    • Resources & More
  • News
    • FSM in Print
    • Signup for our E-Newsletter
  • Support FSM
    • Ways To Give
    • Financial Statement
    • FSM’s Supporters
  • Accessibility
    • Recite Me Software Info & Guide
  • Contact

George Browning, active FSM advisory council member, passes away

January 8, 2019 By Annie

It is with great sadness that the Forest Society of Maine (FSM) announces the passing of FSM advisory council member George W. Browning.

 

George served on FSM’s board for many years before joining the advisory council. During this time, he actively promoted numerous conservation projects and helped expand FSM’s network of supporters. In addition to his role on the advisory council, he remained part of the FSM finance committee and investment subcommittee. George loved fishing and cared deeply for the forests, rivers, ponds, and mountains in the North Woods. He will be greatly missed by many at FSM.

Obituary for George W. Browning

 

 

Photo courtesy of Alix Hopkins.

Filed Under: Blog

Meet the Team

December 10, 2018 By Annie

Top row, left to right:

Erica Kaufmann, Forestland Steward. Erica works out of the FSM offices in Bangor and Greenville, and is responsible for monitoring easement lands from Jackman to Millinocket. She works with groups in the Greenville area to improve access to conserved lands.

Kristin Peet, Forestland Conservation Specialist. Kristin assists in developing new conservation projects, and outreach with landowners and partner organizations. She also assists in project-specific fundraising.

Jake Metzler, Director of Forestland Conservation. Jake oversees FSM’s conservation projects as they unfold and the ongoing longterm monitoring and stewardship program that ensures the varied terms and conditions of FSM’s easements are met.

Kristen Hoffmann, Forestland Steward. Kris conducts ground and aerial monitoring for many of the current easements, compiles baseline documentation for new projects, and conducts outreach for students at nearby schools.

Bottom row, left to right:

Anna Mercier, Development Associate. Anna helps carry out all FSM fundraising, outreach, and communications. She also manages FSM’s website and social media, and is the editor of FSM’s biannual newsletter.

Karin Tilberg, Executive Director. Karin leads and oversees all FSM operations. As the face of FSM, she spends time meeting with supporters and partner organizations, and spreading the word about our efforts.

Deb Capilli, Business/Office Manager. Deb makes sure every organizational aspect of FSM is running like clockwork. She is in charge of financial management, human resources, office management, and coordinating IT support.

Janice Melmed, Development Director. Janice oversees FSM fundraising and outreach. She ensures FSM meets annual and project specific fundraising goals and coordinates marketing, events, and communications.

Read more about our staff’s background.

Filed Under: Blog

Local Tree Farm Donated to Forest Society of Maine

July 27, 2018 By Erica

Nickerson Tree Farm

 

The Forest Society of Maine (FSM) recently accepted the generous gift of approximately 80 acres of forestland located along Rt. 15 in Greenville.

The Nickerson Tree Farm property was donated to FSM by Ellen Poole in July. Ellen is the daughter of the late Dr. Norman Nickerson, who started his decades-long career as a physician in the Moosehead Lake region in 1920. For many years, Ellen has kindly invited the public to enjoy her property via walking and skiing trails that loop through the woodlot. Under the terms of her gift, FSM anticipates assessing the existing trail network, working to maintain the trails, and exploring new ways to provide outdoor recreation and environmental education opportunities for students and adults living in and visiting the Moosehead Lake region.

“I trust the Forest Society of Maine,” Mrs. Poole stated at the time of the donation, “that’s why I’m giving my land to them.” She added, “I know they will be good caretakers.”

“In addition to being a fantastic place for families to walk and ski, Nickerson Tree Farm has an amazing location as part of the Rt. 15 gateway to Moosehead Lake,” said FSM Executive Director Karin Tilberg. “We’re honored and humbled to be a part of Ellen’s legacy, and we’re excited to work with the community to fulfill her vision for the long-term care and stewardship of the property.”

Nickerson Tree Farm is adjacent to the Moosehead Lake Region Visitors’ Center where FSM currently maintains an office.

Individuals or groups interested in learning more about the Nickerson Tree Farm are encouraged to contact FSM at 207-945-9200.

Filed Under: Blog, News Tagged With: Moosehead Region, Nickerson Tree Farm

Forestland Benefits ME

July 24, 2018 By Annie

Aerial view of West Lake, by FSM

As printed in FSM’s newsletter, Forest View, Spring 2018.

Forest habitat is working to make your quality of life better 24/7 whether you live near woods or hundreds of miles away. If you live near the woods you may see firsthand how forests are beneficial, but if you live in a city you may find yourself wondering how forestland, particularly forestland hours away, benefits you. Perhaps you aren’t an avid hiker, fisherman, nature-watcher, or outdoor enthusiast, and that’s okay.

Maine-made hardwood flooring
Maine-made hardwood flooring.

It is widely recognized that everyone benefits from undeveloped habitat, like forests or wetlands. These benefits, whether direct or indirect, are referred to as ecosystem services. Ecosystem services are services provided by nature essentially for free that we would otherwise have to pay for. Clean water is one example. Forests filter out pollutants and particulates so that citizens pay less to treat their drinking water. Another way tree-covered landscapes help is by soaking up rainwater, releasing it slowly over time and reducing the amount of runoff that causes rivers and streams to flood. The forest upstream from you may be keeping your cellar dry.

Forestland everywhere provides carbon storage, temperature moderation and cleaner air, maintenance of productive soils, wildlife habitat, and a renewable source of fuel and fiber. These benefits are local and regional, and even global.

There are many tangible products we use daily that come from forests. Toothpicks, for instance, toilet paper, rolling pins, baseball bats, furniture, and Popsicle sticks, are made from trees. Many people heat their homes with wood–either firewood or pellets. Most of us use paper on a regular basis, even in the computer era. Millions of forested acres in Maine mean some products are grown, harvested, and produced right in our own backyard providing local jobs for our fellow Mainers.

We rely on forestland for a healthier environment, jobs, resources (like wood products), wildlife habitat, and a place to recreate and relax. Forests play an important role in many aspects of our lives and thanks to our supporters the Forest Society of Maine has helped conserve more than one million acres of Maine’s forestland that continues to provide these benefits for all of us.

Filed Under: Blog

Support Maine’s Forestland

July 23, 2018 By Annie

 

 

Can you name this harvesting equipment?
Maine’s forests provide many of our state’s jobs, as well as wildlife habitat and a place to recreate. FSM conserves forestland for all these values and your support helps make it possible. Click here to donate today.

 

 

 

 

(Grapple skidder (front); delimber (middle); feller buncher (back))

Filed Under: Blog

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • …
  • 20
  • Next Page »

Registered Maine Guide Talks Brook Trout

Mark your calendars! On October 29th, FSM will be partnering with Bangor Public Library to host a talk on … [Read More...]

Blog Posts

  • Registered Maine Guide Talks Brook Trout
  • Request for Proposals

Forest Society of Maine

209 State St, 2nd Floor
Bangor, Maine 04401
(207) 945-9200
info@fsmaine.org

Sign up for FSM's E-News

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn

Copyright © 2025 Forest Society of Maine · All Rights Reserved

Built with RainStorm Foundations & WordPress