MIKE DOWNEY IS MASSACHUSETTS FORESTER OF THE YEAR
Forester Michael Downey of Natick has been named the 2023 recipient of the Howard F. Mason Forester of the Year Award by the Massachusetts Forest Alliance.
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, modern wood heat, forest management, and many more regulations that affect our membership.
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PANTERMEHL LAND CLEARING IS MASSACHUSETTS WOOD PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Read morePantermehl Land Clearing of Ashfield has been named the Massachusetts Wood Producer of the Year for 2023 by the Massachusetts Forest Alliance of Marlborough.
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JAY HEALY IS 2023 FOREST STEWARDSHIP AWARD WINNER
Read moreTree Farmer, former Agricultural Commissioner and State Representative, and entrepreneur Jonathan Healy of Charlemont has been named as the 2023 winner of the John H. Lambert Forest Stewardship Award by the Massachusetts Forest Alliance.
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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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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.