On Saturday, May 26 FSM's executive director, Karin Tilberg, was featured on the show Bill Green's Maine. Bill focused on the importance of Maine's North Woods and FSM's conservation work, and on Karin's role as FSM's leader. Click on the video below to view. … [Read more...]
Attean Region Conservation: Part of the Big Picture
The state of Maine is fortunate to have a variety of habitat, everything from rocky coastline to acres of forests dotted with ponds, and a great deal in between. One could argue the whole state is special, yet there are several areas in Maine that really stand out from an ecological perspective. The Attean Pond region in western Maine is one such place. This region has been identified by … [Read more...]
In Memory of Alan Hutchinson
Alan Hutchinson January 1947- August 2017 It is with heavy hearts that we share news of the passing of Alan Hutchinson, executive director of the Forest Society of Maine. He was a tremendous leader and colleague and will be missed by the Forest Society of Maine's board, staff, friends, and partners. Alan was hired in 1997 as FSM's executive director (and its first official employee), and … [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...]
Conservation Helps Wish Come True
Adapted from FSM’s Fall 2016 Newsletter, Forest View For this article Anna Schwarcz spoke with Dan Legere, Registered Maine Guide and 2015 recipient of the Wiggie Robinson Legendary Maine Guide Award. He and his wife Penny own Maine Guide Fly Shop in Greenville, ME. One sunny day years ago, Dan Legere was standing on the bank of his favorite fishing spot with a representative from a … [Read more...]
