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 […]
What a fantastic experience Read More »
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
John Gray receives 2021 President’s Award Read More »
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
Legislative Update: Gov. Mills vetoes LD 125 Read More »
Things are moving very fast in the Legislature now and we may see some of our most important bills — see below — taken up in the House and Senate at their next session Wednesday. So it’s vital that members stay engaged now and be ready to contact legislators. ALERT! URGENT ACTION IS NEEDED —
Legislative Update: Committees have May 21 deadline to report out all bills Read More »
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.
Legislative Update: Thanks for your support on LD 1202 Read More »
