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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8 summer outdoor adventures recommended by UMaine forestry professors
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Smithsonian Magazine interviews Weiskittel about climate change impact on trees
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Maine Monitor features UMaine wood energy research
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Schine speaks to Northern Woodlands about working as a woman in forestry
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BDN advances new UMaine-led report about Northern Border Region