A Tree Farm is a woodland that is managed to grow forest products, protect important resources and wildlife habitats, while safeguarding our environment.
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.
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, modern wood heat, forest management, and many more regulations that affect our membership.
Every year, the Forest Alliance presents awards to recognize outstanding work by landowners, foresters or forest industry people. MFA is now accepting nominations for the Howard Mason Forester of the Year Award and the Douglas Cook Wood Producer of the Year Award. Awards will be presented at the MFA Annual Meeting this fall.
Dry conditions, lower than normal rainfall and low humidity levels have combined to create high levels of wildfire risk in Massachusetts woodlands this spring, leading to the largest wildfire in more than 20 years in May.
MFA’s Foresters Council holds an annual meeting, normally at the Bluebonnet Diner in Northampton. Last year’s event had to be cancelled, and we’re still not able to hold the event in person this year (but we’re hopefully getting closer to a return to normality!). This year’s meeting will take place virtually on Thursday, May 13th, from 5-7 pm. While designed to be of interest to foresters, the meeting is open to all MFA members and the public at large.
The schedule for the presentation:
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.
In addition to representing the forest community at the state and local levels, MFA offers educational seminars and continuing education workshops for landowners and industry professionals. Topics often center around forestry practices, regulation, and policy.
Each level of membership receives the following benefits:
Individual/Family/Professional Membership Application
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Stay tuned for information about our 2018-2019 Annual Fund Campaign!
Please note: The Massachusetts Forest Alliance is a recognized 501(c) (6) not-for-profit advocacy organization. Contributions to the Massachusetts Forest Alliance are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions. For information on how to make a tax-deductible gift, please contact our office.
