MFPC News

When Doug Denico’s two-year term as president of the Maine Forest Products Council ended in 2010, his friends and colleagues described him fondly as a “cast iron skillet in a microwave world!” That’s so true, but far from the whole story. Yes, he cooked – when he cooked – in a cast iron skillet and […]

 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

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

“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

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

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

“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.