Want to Improve some Habitat? Apply for a MassWildlife Habitat Improvement Grant
Landowners who want to create more diverse habitats for wildlife but don’t have the money to do so should consider applying for a MassWildlife Habitat Management Grant.
Initiatives
Tree Farm
A Tree Farm is a woodland that is managed to grow forest products, protect important resources and wildlife habitats, while safeguarding our environment.
Modern Wood Heat
What is Modern Wood Heat?
People worldwide have heated with wood for thousands of years. New Englanders are no exception and have long depended on native forests to provide wood for warmth. But set aside old images of the inefficient fireplace and smoking wood stove. New technology has made wood burning appliances a truly modern way to use this traditional fuel.
Policy
The Massachusetts Forest Alliance represents and advocates on behalf of forest landowners, industry professionals, businesses, and others who support a strong, sustainable forest economy in the Commonwealth. MFA works on a variety of policy initiatives, including tax programs, property zoning, biomass, roadways, and many more regulations that affect our membership.
Featured Articles
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MassCEC Woodstove Change-Out Extended Until September 25th
Read moreThis popular MassCEC program has been extended! You now have until Setember 25th to replace a non-EPA certified wood stove with a new, EPA certified stove. You should first contact a participating stove professional who will submit the rebate application on your behalf. See the MassCEC’s website for more details about the program and to locate a participating stove professional.
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If You are Considering a New Heating System, Plan for the APS
Read moreThe Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (APS) is a state program aimed at providing incentives for residents, businesses and institutions to switch their heating and cooling systems from non-renewable fossil fuels (oil, gas, coal) to environmentally friendly renewable systems (wood, solar, geothermal, etc). The primary intent of the APS is to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from heating and cooling to help the state meet its goals of a 25% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2020 and 80 percent by 2050.
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Donate
Donate to the Massachusetts Forest Alliance online by clicking the Donate button at the top of the page or mail your donation to the address at the bottom of the page.
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The Massachusetts Forest Alliance is the leading organization representing forest landowners and industry professionals in Massachusetts. MFA works tirelessly on your behalf to advocate for a strong, sustainable forest economy.
Annual Fund
Thanks to all those who made a contribution to our 2017-2018 Annual Fund Campaign. Your gift is what makes the Forest Alliance possible. The organization strongly depends on members like you who generously choose to give above and beyond your annual dues. Because of you, MFA will have the resources to continue to work on your behalf to ensure that woodland owners and forest professionals are well-represented in the Commonwealth.