Timber Harvest Tour in Hubbardston June 22nd
Have you considered having timber cut on your property? Do you have questions about the process involved or different types of equipment used to cut and remove the wood?
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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MFA Seeks an Executive Director
Read moreThe Massachusetts Forest Alliance (“MFA”) seeks an Executive Director to advance and lead a trade organization and associated land trust that advocates on behalf of a strong, sustainable forest economy, with a focus on keeping forests as forests.
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How Does Forest Growth Affect Wildlife?
Read moreJust as some people prefer to live in cities and others prefer small towns instead, many wildlife species need varying habitats in order to thrive. Many once-common wildlife species in Massachusetts have been declining in numbers because the specific mix of habitat that they require for nesting or food has become rare here. The key to increasing the populations of those species is to provide more habitat that is suited to their needs.
Support MFA
Donate
Donate to the Massachusetts Forest Alliance today by calling Annette at (617)-455-9918 or mailing your donation to
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Membership
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.
Annual Fund
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Forest Alliance, I would like to thank all those who made a contribution to our 2016-2017 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.