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, biomass, roadways, and many more regulations that affect our membership.
Like many of our members, MFA has been monitoring the situation in Wendell State Forest, where a group has been protesting against DCR’s forest management work. Things heated up in August when John H. Conkey and Sons Logging returned to Wendell to finish the job that was started last fall. Like you, we’ve been disturbed by the protesters’ tactics, including approaching working logging equipment in an extremely dangerous manner.
How many times have you seen a group of ferns in your woods and wondered, “what species are those?” Knowing more about the different types of ferns and how they affect the natural environment can help us be better stewards of our woods.
Would you like to improve habitat for birds or other wildlife on your property but don’t have the money to get it done? If so, you should consider apply for a Mass Wildlife Habitat Management Grant.
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.
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.
