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Meet the 2021 Swan Intern

June 22, 2021 By Annie

2021 Swan Intern Annie Fitch stands along a forested wetland.

 We asked FSM’s 2021 Swan Intern, Anna Fitch, to tell us a little bit about herself and her first few weeks as an intern with FSM. Here’s what Anna had to say: Growing up in Maine and having an innate sense of wonder for the natural world from a young age set me up for a career in conservation. … [Read more...]

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Fish River Lakes Conservation Easement Completed

June 18, 2021 By Annie

A map showing conserved areas around Fish River Chain of Lakes.

PRESS RELEASE: The Forest Society of Maine announced the completion of a forest conservation easement on lands owned by Irving Woodlands in the Fish River Chain of Lakes region in Aroostook County, Maine. This permanent easement, encompassing some 16,900 acres, is strategically located to provide … [Read more...]

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Trails Run Through It

May 24, 2021 By Karin Tilberg

On a January morning the thermometer on my car read -12°F on what was the coldest day of the winter, so far. I was driving to meet conservation colleagues to climb Old Speck, following the Appalachian Trail (AT) to its summit. This section of the AT borders the Grafton Forest parcel that the Forest … [Read more...]

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FSM OpEd in Bangor Daily News

May 14, 2021 By Karin Tilberg

Opportunity in Front of Us There is much discussion in Maine about how best to mitigate climate change. The December 2020 “Maine Won’t Wait” report of the Maine Climate Council sets forth a broad and well-researched set of actions to do so. One of them is simple and relatively inexpensive:  keep … [Read more...]

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Arbor Day 2021

April 30, 2021 By Annie

Happy Arbor Day! Maine’s lucky because our state is 89% forested! These millions of acres of forests provide wildlife habitat, natural climate solutions, jobs, and a place to enjoy the outdoors. FSM plays a role in keeping these forests available and accessible for all the values they … [Read more...]

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Blog Posts

  • Maine Voices: Our forests offer a valuable buffer against climate change November 2, 2022
  • Remembering four champions of Maine’s great forests July 28, 2022
  • A Bird’s-Eye View of Conservation July 12, 2022

Maine Forests & Carbon

… "The first step in mitigating global climate change is keeping forests as forests.” – Paul Catanzaro

FSM’s Latest Blog Posts

  • Maine Voices: Our forests offer a valuable buffer against climate change November 2, 2022
  • Remembering four champions of Maine’s great forests July 28, 2022
  • A Bird’s-Eye View of Conservation July 12, 2022

Maine Forests & Carbon

Maine’s Forests Reduce Carbon Pollution Most of us can point to tangible ways in which our … Read More...

Your land trust for Maine’s North Woods

Forest Society of Maine conserves Maine's forestlands in a manner that sustains their ecological, economic, cultural, and recreational values.

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115 Franklin St., 3rd Floor,
Bangor, Maine 04401
(207) 945-9200
info@fsmaine.org

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