Wood Producers Council Meeting in Northampton March 5th
The Massachusetts Wood Producers Council will hold its Winter Meeting at the Bluebonnet Restaurant in Northampton on Thursday, March 5th, from 4:30 to 9 p.m.
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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Tree Farm Assessment will Visit 15 Mass Tree Farms in May
Read moreEvery year different Tree Farm programs around the country are assessed to determine how well they are meeting the American Forest Foundation’s Standards for Sustainability. Such assessments both help to confirm the great work that Tree Farmers do in caring for their woodlands, and show ways to better serve woodland owners.
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Oak Health Workshop in Belchertown February 4th
Read moreDo you have dead or weakened oak trees on your property? Are you worried about their future? If so you might want to come to a free Oak Health Workshop that is being held in Belchertown on February 4th.
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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.