On December 14 Patrick along with Tom Doak, MWO and Barrie Brusilla, Mid-Maine Forestry presented the recent report from the Forest Carbon Task Force focused on recommendations for small woodlot owners 10,000- 20 acres. Two key recommendations were to build a greater MFS regional forester outreach capacity to educate landowners on active forest management and evaluating …
Milford, Maine – Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration is launching the Forestry Recovery Initiative to support Maine’s forest products industry and the people it employs, create and sustain jobs in rural Maine, and strengthen the state’s economy. “The Council applauds Governor Mills’ Jobs and Recovery Plan Initiative focused on Maine’s forest resource economy,” …
By Jim Britt, Director of Communications, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry On a northern Maine forestry tour Oct. 4, Diane Rowland, the newly appointed dean of the University of Maine College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture (NSFA) and director of the Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station, was introduced to the the …
The Maine Forest Products Council commissioned an economic impact study — Statewide Economic Contribution of Maine’s Forest Products Sector — that was recently completed by Megan Bailey, research associate for the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center. “Despite the challenges of past few years, the Maine forest products industry still has an enormous impact on our state’s economy, especially in …
Maine forest products industry contributes $8.1 billion, 31,822 jobs Read More »
“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 …
Peter Triandafillou receives 2021 Albert Nutting Award Read More »
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 …
Albro Cowperthwaite receives 2021 Abby Holman Award Read More »
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 …
Dan Jacobs receives 2021 Outstanding Forester award Read More »
“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. …
Ken Gallant, Tom Griffin named Outstanding Environmental Managers Read More »
“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 …
Late Friday afternoon, Gov. Janet Mills vetoed LD 125, a bill to ban aerial spraying. Now we all need to urge our legislators — ASAP! — to sustain her veto when the Legislature reconvenes at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 30. Find your legislators by entering your address here. “We appreciate Gov. Mills veto very much. She clearly …
