Facts, figures and reports about Maine’s forests

• Maine’s Forest Economy 2016
• Maine’s Forest Economy 2013
• Secondary wood manufacturing in Maine: An ‘almost invisible’ $1.8 billion industry
• Measures of Growth 2019 — Maine Development Foundation

Sustainable Forestry

• Maine SFI Progress Report 2020
• Maine’s Healthy Forests Program

The State of Maine’s Carbon Budget

Forest Health

• What Will My Woods Look Like? Before and After Timber Harvesting
• Forestry Best Management Practices (BMP) Use and Effectiveness: Data Summary 2018-2019 (4.74 MB) Published: May 2020
• 28. Emerald Ash Borer Information for Maine Landowners (537 KB) Published: October 18, 2019
• Forest & Shade Tree Insect & Disease Conditions for Maine: Summary 2018 (3.33 MB) Published: August, 2019
• Report on Maine Forest Service District Forester Program to the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry of the 129th Maine Legislature, First Regular Session (376 KB) Published: March 2019
• Maine: Forest Health Conditions Highlights in 2019: Report to the USDA Forest Service (PDF | 1.4 MB)
• Forest & Shade Tree Insect & Disease Conditions for Maine: Summary 2018 | 3.33 MB Dated: August, 2019

Forests for Maine’s Future FAQ’s About Maine’s Forests – Overview

1. How much forest does Maine have?
2. What trees grow in Maine‘s woods?
3. How do trees vary thoughout the state?
4. How has the forest changed over time?
5. Who owns Maine’s forests?
6. How much do they contribute to Maine’s economy?
7. What about outdoor recreation?
8. What about the environmental benefits of the forest?
9. How much wood is harvested in the state?
10. What is sustainable forestry?
11. What about clear cutting?