When you think of Maine, what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s the stillness and calm of the forests and their trails, the call of a loon over a Maine lake, or time spent “upta camp” with loved ones.

It is memories and moments like these that connect us to the landscape, building the roots for a love of Maine, one another, and to the land that sustains our communities.

This Giving Tuesday, you can help keep these roots strong.

We hope you will celebrate this global day of giving by considering a gift to Forest Society of Maine. Your gift supports FSM’s ability to conserve forestlands statewide for their ecological, economic, cultural, and recreational values.

More than 10 million acres of Maine’s publicly accessible land is privately owned. When you support FSM, you help keep Maine’s privately owned forestland sustainably managed for our economy, while ensuring public access for generations to come.

Today, every dollar will be matched up to $5,000 by an anonymous FSM board donor. Help us reach $10,000 to support our mission to keep Maine’s forests as forests.

Whether you grew up here or just love Maine, your support, in any amount, helps ensure the forestlands can be enjoyed for generations to come. Like the roots of the trees, conservation in Maine starts with YOU!

 

Mark your calendars! On October 29th, FSM will be partnering with Bangor Public Library to host a talk on Maine Brook Trout.

Bob Mallard is a registered Maine Guide, blogger, writer, author, and fly designer. He is an Ambassador for Epic fly rods, and on the Scientific Anglers Pro Staff. Bob was the Publisher, Northeast Regional Editor, and a regular contributor to Fly Fish America magazine, and is a freelance fly fishing and native fish conservation writer. Bob has fished in the Magalloway and can explain why conserving the region is so critical to brook trout habitat.

Registered Maine Guide Talks Brook Trout will take place from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Laurence E. Crofutt Community Room. This event does not require registration. For more information, visit Bangor Public Library’s event page.

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!