Chapter 61 Valuations Will Rise Sharply in New Tax Year
Tax valuations for woodlands under Chapter 61 or 61A will rise sharply in the tax year that begins July 1st,, reflecting the strong markets for timber in the past few years.
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.
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State Awards $2.9 million in Renewable Thermal Infrastructure Grants
Read moreThe Baker-Polito Administration has awarded five grants totaling $2,889,285 to Massachusetts businesses to fund infrastructure projects to increase the availability of low-carbon, renewable heating fuels. The grants, funded by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER), are part of the Renewable Thermal Infrastructure Grant Program, an initiative focused on expanding the availability of renewable thermal technologies in Massachusetts.
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Dartmouth College Will Invest $200 Million to Switch to Biomass Heat
Read moreDartmouth College, known as the Big Green, has a new way to live up to its nickname.
In January Dartmouth announced plans to build a new $200 million biomass-fueled central heating system to replace an oil fired heating plant and steam system saving millions of gallons of fuel oil now required to heat more than 110 buildings on its campus annually and substantially reducing the school’s environmental impact.
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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.