Forest Society of Maine is seeking proposals from qualified consultants or firms to facilitate the development of a new strategic plan. The selected facilitator will guide FSM through a collaborative and inclusive planning process that results in a clear, actionable, and inspiring strategic plan to guide the organization over the next 3–5 years.

For more information, view the full request here: Strategic Plan Facilitation Services RFP – September 2025

FSM is looking for an Office Coordinator to join our team. This is a part time position that will provide critical support for Forest Society of Maine’s general office operations with a focus on assisting the executive team, including the President & CEO.  The office coordinator supports all staff through a variety of critical responsibilities which creates a smooth working environment for everyone.

We’re looking for a self-starter who’s highly organized, has great communication skills, and can work as part of a team.

Why work with us? FSM is a team of 13 like-minded individuals who care about the future of this Maine’s North Woods, with its 5,000 lakes, its more than 4,000 acres of canoeable rivers and streams, its 12 million acres of productive forestlands, and its abundance and diversity of wildlife. FSM offers competitive pay plus excellent benefits.

The deadline to submit materials is September 22, 2025.

Learn more about the position and how to apply on our Job Openings page.

FSM hosted a UMaine study plot on our Nickerson Tree Farm property examining the impacts of extreme climate events on tree regeneration in the Northern Forest. The study has now wrapped up, and FSM is planning to host a tree giveaway day!

Some of the species we’ll be giving away include White Pine, Sugar Maple, Paper Birch, Red Oak, American Chestnut, and a few other deciduous and evergreen trees.

Some of our staff will be on-site. Come say hello and pick up a tree!

FSM invites you to remember the importance of clean water in the final days of #DrinkingWaterWeek! In the last 40 years, the Forest Society of Maine has conserved more than 800 miles of shoreline of lakes and ponds, which promote a clean water supply. Some of that shoreline is on Branch Lake, through a conservation project done in partnership with the City of Ellsworth, Trust for Public Land, and Frenchman Bay Conservancy, and with funding from The Land for Maine’s Future Program. This project conserved 730 acres of largely intact forest at the southern end of the lake, which is the primary drinking water supply for the city of Ellsworth. The conservation easement was designed for watershed and habitat protection, low-intensity recreational access, and forest management. At the time it was conserved in 2010, this was the City of Ellsworth’s number one conservation priority.

To learn more about the project, and where you can hit the trail, visit the Conserved Lands page.

FSM is using game cameras to document wildlife on our Nickerson Tree Farm property in Greenville. Our staff is discovering which animals inhabit these lands. We captured footage of a fisher making its way through the forest. Although they are sometimes referred to as “fisher cats”, this is a misnomer – fishers are actually part of the Mustelid family, along with weasels and otters! Check out our social media accounts to see the short video. FSM is excited to see the results from these game cameras, and we look forward to sharing more in the future.