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
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Fernandez featured on Maine Public discussing carbon sequestration
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O’Neill speaks to BDN about Old Town bridge impacting timber routes
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BDN, Travel and Tour World share UMaine study about participatory planning for climate change in MDI tourism
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Mount Desert Island tourism can use participatory planning to address climate change impacts, UMaine research shows
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NSF awards $6 million for UMaine-led effort to establish new lab to study AI in advanced manufacturing