Tree Farming, the sign of good forestry.

What does the Tree Farm sign mean?

Many Tree Farms  are home to the pristine lakes and streams that have come to characterize the Maine woods. By properly managing their woodlots, Tree Farmers help to ensure a continuous supply of fresh, clean water for Maine communities

Tree Farmers help wildlife in a big way. They adapt their forest harvests to improve conditions for species like woodcock, ruffed grouse, and deer. To help wildlife survive the tough Maine winters, Tree Farmers provide wintering areas such as cavity trees for rodents, nest boxes for waterfowl, and large areas of hardwood browse for moose.

Whether it's fishing, hiking, snowmobiling, or cross-country skiing, life in Maine means outdoor fun. Tree Farms can be an integral part of these exhilarating sports. Some Tree Farmers carry on Maine's tradition of allowing public access to enjoy leisure activities on their working woodlots.

Tree Farms are not just planted rows of little trees. They are forests of every size, age, species, and mixture imaginable. In Maine, new forests begin growing naturally after the trees are harvested. Throughout the long life of the forest, Tree Farmers nurture the forest, checking for insects and disease, protecting it from fires and thinning to promote rapid growth.