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.

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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.

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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, modern wood heat, forest management, and many more regulations that affect our membership.

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Support MFA

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.

 

 

Join

Become a member today!

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:

  • Regular “Forest Update” email newsletter highlighting current events
  • A new quarterly publication for members jointly produced by the Massachusetts Forest Trust and the Massachusetts Tree Farm Committee
  • Discount subscriptions to Northern Logger magazine and Northern Woodlands magazine
  • A consistent, unified voice representing those who are committed to a strong, sustainable forest economy

For Individuals, Landowners and Professionals

  • $50 Annual Dues
  • Landowner seminars on state tax incentive programs, understanding timber markets, estate planning workshops and more
  • Continuing education workshops for professional license credits
  • Member discounts for all events, including workshops, conferences, and the Annual Meeting
  • Discounted first aid/CPR classes
  • Representation and advocacy for Massachusetts landowner rights

Individual/Family/Professional Membership Application

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.

Thank you for your generosity.

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.

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May 19 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
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Women Owning Woodlands Network (WOW Net) and the Forest Stewards Guild will hold a series of 4 weekly workshops in May to help women landowners and forestry professionals from across the Northeast, mid-Atlantic, and Great[...]
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May 20 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
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Urban Forestry Today will hold a Diseases of Landscape Trees webinar on Thursday May 20th from noon to 1 pm. In this webinar, Dr. Nicholas Brazee from UMass Extension & Cameron McIntire, USDA Forest Service,[...]
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May 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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The Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC) is holding the 2021 Biomass Thermal Summit as a series of weekly programs on Thursdays between May 6th and June 10th  to discuss the contributions that biomass thermal energy[...]
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May 25 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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The Forest Products Society will hold a two day Introduction to Wood Science mini course on May 25th and May 27th This six-hour comprehensive course will provide young industry professionals with a solid foundation and[...]
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May 26 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
12:00 pm
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Penn State Extension will hold a free Safety Hazards in the Kiln Drying Industry and Resources OSHA has to Help webinar on Wednesday, May 26th from noon to 1 pm. In this webinar, Dale Glacken,[...]
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The Massachusetts Forest Alliance advocates on behalf of our members for a strong, sustainable forest economy, responsible forest management practices, private land equity, and the continuation of working forests on public and private lands. The Massachusetts Forest Alliance was founded in 2012 for the purpose of representing and advocating for citizens and businesses who support a strong, sustainable forest economy. Three previously separate groups voted to combine their resources into one organization, to provide a unified and consistent voice in matters of forest policy.

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