About MFPC
Since 1961, the Maine Forest Products Council has been the voice of Maine’s forest economy. The MFPC represents the diverse needs of Maine’s forest products community. Our members are landowners, loggers, truckers, paper mills, tree farmers, foresters and lumber processors, but they are also bankers, lawyers and insurance executives. We feel we represent anyone who has an interest in seeing the Maine woods remain a viable, sustainable resource.
We serve our community by gathering information, bringing groups together to discuss concerns, hosting events, conducting tours and helping people find common ground. We represent our members at the Maine Legislature, across the state, in Washington D.C. and across the nation.
The MFPC Board is very active, and holds weekly policy teleconferences during each legislative session to discuss legislation of interest and arrive at a position. Read more.
See videos of Gov. Mills and other speakers at 61st Annual Meeting
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Maine Forest products industry contributes $8.1 billion, 31,822 jobs
The Maine Forest Products Council commissioned an economic impact study that was recently completed by Megan Bailey, research associate for the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center. The estimated overall annual (2019) economic contribution of Maine’s forest products sector, including multiplier effects, was an estimated $8.1 billion in output, 31,822 jobs, and $1.7 billion in labor income.
The total employment impact of 31,822 jobs in 2019 is equivalent to about 4 percent of the jobs in Maine — roughly 1 out of 25 jobs in the state are associated with the forest products sector. Read more.
Calendar of Events
MFPC 62nd Annual Meeting
The Maine Forest Products Council invites you to attend our 62nd annual membership meeting at the beautiful Grand Summit Hotel in Newry, Maine. This event will start with a BBQ Sunday evening at 6 o’clock. Monday, we will get down to business bright and early with a breakfast at the hotel followed by our annual membership meeting and presentations on a number of topics including forest carbon, the Spruce Budworm, transportation issues and more. To register, call Sue McCarthy at 622-9288 or send her an email at mailto:adminassist@maineforest.org.
Outstanding! MFPC honors the best of 2021
Albert Nutting Award: Peter Triandafillou, Huber Resources, for his leadership, integrity, and long-term commitment to sustainable forest management. Read more.
Abby Holman Public Service Award: Albro Cowperthwaite for blending forestry and outdoor recreation with a minimum of user conflicts. Read more.
President’s Award: John Gray, MFPC treasurer, for dedication in supporting and enhancing the mission of the Maine Forest Products Council. Read more.
Outstanding Forester: District Forester Dan Jacobs for his skills, knowledge, and willingness to help others. Read more.
Outstanding Environmental Managers: Ken Gallant, Pixelle, and Tom Griffin, SAPPI, for dedication to protecting Maine’s environment. Read more.
Stay informed
Find your state legislators
The biggest challenge facing the Maine Forest Products Council is how to advocate on behalf of membership in the second session of the “virtual 130th Legislature.
It’s essential that members get to know their legislators, because your representative and senator want to know how legislation affects their constituents.
The first step is finding out who represents you in the House and Senate. Click here to find out.