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Peter Triandafillou receives 2021 Albert Nutting Award

August 2, 2022

“In recognition of his leadership, integrity, intellect, and long-term commitment to sustainable forest management. We honor his efforts to champion both Maine’s working forests and the community of forestry professionals.” At the Maine Forest Products Council’s 61st annual meeting Sept. 20, Peter Triandafillou, who recently retired as vice president of woodlands at Huber Resources, received …

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Albro Cowperthwaite receives 2021 Abby Holman Award

August 2, 2022

The criterion for this award is simple. The recipients must demonstrate a level of passion, loyalty, and dedication to Maine’s forest products industry, to good government, and a robust economy much the same way that our former Executive Director and friend Abigail “Abby” Holman did. “As the director of North Maine Woods for nearly 40 …

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Dan Jacobs receives 2021 Outstanding Forester award

August 2, 2022

Patty Cormier, Maine Forest Service director, took great pleasure in presenting District Forester Dan Jacobs with the MFPC  2021 Outstanding Forester award Sept. 20. Jacobs has served as District Forester with the MFS for 21 years in Island Falls. “Through many changes within the forest industry, Dan has positively impacted the people of our state …

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Ken Gallant, Tom Griffin named Outstanding Environmental Managers

August 2, 2022

“In recognition of a distinguished careers dedicated to protecting Maine’s environment and leadership in advocating for a reasonable Pulp & Paper industry regulatory framework. An outstanding environmental manager must have integrity, credibility and honesty within our industry, but perhaps more importantly with those who regulate our industry, including governors, senators, congressional representatives, legislators and regulators. …

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John Gray receives 2021 President’s Award

August 2, 2022

“In recognition of his extraordinary dedication in supporting and enhancing the mission of the Maine Forest Products Council. A board member since 2004, he became treasurer in 2010. He has been an excellent custodian of MFPC’s finances, providing solid information and sound counsel to support decision-making. Our members greatly appreciate his service” The President’s Award …

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Legislative Update: Thanks for your support on LD 1202

August 3, 2022

Thanks for your support on LD 1202LD 1202 An Act To Establish a Wood-fired Combined Heat and Power Program, sponsored by Rep. Nate Wadsworth, R-Hiram, was heard in Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee (EUT) Thursday, beginning the discussion about reviving the old Community Renewable Energy Program that aided the Robbins Lumber and Maine Woods Pellet Co. …

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The Essentials: What you need to understand aerial spraying in forestry

August 3, 2022

Comments from Robert G. Wagner, Professor and head of Forestry and Natural Resources, Purdue University, and formerly Henry W. Saunders Distinguished Professor, School of Forest Resources, University of Maine. Fields of expertise: Academic and research leadership, industry/university partnerships, silviculture, forest management, forest regeneration, vegetation ecology and management. Forest managers must be able to determine which …

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