UMaine FORest Economy, Sustainability and Technology (FOREST)
The University of Maine FOREST is a university-wide multi-disciplinary initiative that brings together university, industry, government, and community collaborators for the advancement of forest-based economy in Maine and beyond.
Vision
Creating prosperity for the land, people and habitat supported by forests.
Mission
Organize and leverage existing strengths to facilitate communications and engagement of all stakeholders to address the complex challenges facing the forest sector in Maine and beyond.
Purpose
Coordinate, communicate and collaborate across the University of Maine System with external partners to develop and deliver integrated research, education and outreach solutions that enhance the economic and ecological sustainability of forest-based communities.
Forest & Environment News
-
Media highlight award for School of Forest Resources
-
UMaine researchers partnering with UMass on $30 million NSF Science and Technology Center focused on braiding Indigenous knowledges and science
-
Daigle speaks to Maine Monitor about muddy conditions’ impact on ATV enthusiasts
-
Weiskittel speaks to PPH about forest fires
-
Washington Post interviews Leahy about shifting baselines