Mission & History

MISSION

Maine Woodland Owners works to promote stewardship of Maine's small woodland resources by providing information for better forest management and advocating for and reaching out to Maine's small woodland owners.

HISTORY

Maine Woodland Owners was established in 1975 to assist and support small woodland owners with management of their land.  Much of what began more than 45 years ago continues today as an organization that promotes the stewardship of Maine’s small woodland resources.  As we have broadened our mission to anyone who has an interest in Maine’s woodlands, our goals continue to be the same -- to strengthen long-term woodland ownership, to improve forest quality and health, to protect waters and wildlife habitats, to demonstrate forest management through our land trust and to encourage outdoor recreation.  

Maine Woodland Owners accomplishes its mission by advocating for and reaching out to Maine’s small woodland owners.  We represent small woodland owners in the State Legislature by fighting against unnecessary regulations and for constructive forest policies.  We hold over 50 educational workshops annually through our chapters across the state. Our monthly 20-page newsletter, Maine Woodlands, is an important resource for the latest news and activities.

Click HERE to listen to an interview with founder, Duncan Howlett:

What We Do

Strengthening long-term woodland ownership.

Improving tree quality and forest health.

Protecting our waters and wildlife habitats.

Demonstrating good forest management through our land trust.

Producing Maine Woodlands, our 20-page monthly publication, written by landowners for landowners.

Hosting more than 50 workshops each year directly related to forestland ownership.

Conducting our annual Forestry Forum.

Learning from others through local chapter events.

Representing small woodland owners at the State Legislature.

Answering woodlot questions.

Promoting the importance of small woodlands.

Fighting against unnecessary regulations and for constructive forest policies.