News Releases

The Northern Forest Center advocates for the Northern Forest region and helps its communities benefit from forest-based economic and conservation initiatives. The Center and its subsidiary, Sustainable Forest Futures, work on specific projects within communities across the 30-million-acre Northern Forest, spanning northern New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and New York. The Center fills a unique niche as the only organization coordinating regional strategy across the multiple interest areas of conservation, economic development and community development.

Recent News Releases

  • Adirondack manufacturer diversifies with apple-infused grilling pellets - 12/03/12
    KEESEVILLE, NY- Flavor-infused BBQ grilling is one of the hottest cooking trends in the country and now an Adirondack manufacturer is producing apple flavored grilling pellets made with apples from lo…Read More
  • Innovative Maine manufacturer wins Pine Tree Award - 11/19/12
    Commitment to Customers, Employees and the Community Lead to Company’s Growth and Success BELFAST, MAINE – The Maine Wood Products Association (MWPA) presented the Duratherm Corporatio…Read More
  • Town of Canaan, Vermont, establishes Community Forest - 09/21/12
    Land donation creates educational and economic opportunities CANAAN, VT:  The Town of Canaan, Vermont, has taken ownership of 424 acres of forestland to create the Canaan Community Forest…Read More
  • Video boosts business for Maine pallet manufacturer - 09/06/12
    LIVERMORE FALLS, ME – PalletOne, Inc ., the largest manufacturer of hardwood pallets and shipping containers in the New England area, is growing sales and securing new customers with the help of a …Read More
  • Regional Farm & Forest project designed to spur job creation and economic growth - 08/03/12
    Serves 8 counties in 3 states: Caledonia, Essex and Orleans counties in Vermont; Coos, Grafton and Carroll counties in New Hampshire; Oxford and Franklin counties in Maine CONCORD, NH:&nbs…Read More
  • Paul Smith’s College hosts Northern Forest exhibit, opening Jan. 15 - 01/09/12
    Exhibit explores changing relationship between people and the land The Paul Smith’s College VIC is hosting a special exhibition that delves into the history of the Northern Forest. The V…Read More
  • New program aims to cut heating costs for homeowners and boost local economy - 11/18/11
    Subsidy enables switch from oil to wood pellet burners for participants   BERLIN, NH: A new program in Berlin, NH, is offering selected homeowners the opportunity to save 40-50% on home…Read More
  • Mass Customization workshops set for wood products manufacturing companies - 04/12/11
    CONCORD, NH:  Some of the nation’s top experts on Mass Customization for the wood products industry are coming to northern New England and New York to share their knowledge with owners and mana…Read More
  • Lean Manufacturing Workshops Set for Wood Products Manufacturing Companies - 10/06/10
    Some of the nation’s top experts on Lean Manufacturing are coming to northern New England and New York to share their knowledge with owners and managers of the region’s wood manufacturing business…Read More
  • Northern Forest Center named Q3 2010 Champion in Action in area of environmental impact - 07/20/10
    Citizens Bank and WMUR-TV to provide $25,000 grant, PR and volunteer support   MANCHESTER, N.H. – Citizens Bank and WMUR-TV have named the Northern Forest Center as their 2010 third q…Read More
  • Marketing and Technology Innovation Workshops set for Wood Products Manufacturing Companies - 05/01/10
    The Regional Wood Products Consortium—an initiative of the wood products manufacturing industry in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and northern New York—will conduct specialized one-day innovation …Read More
  • Northern Forest Center President Represents NH at US Senate Democratic Rural Summit - 04/26/10
    US Sen. Jeanne Shaheen has invited Rob Riley, president of the Northern Forest Center, to participate in the US Senate Democratic Rural Summit on April 28. The half-day event in Washington, DC, will b…Read More