Forest Tour

Since 1997, Maine TREE has taken educators into the heart of Maine’s forests for unique, week-long professional development experiences. This valuable program immerses Maine teachers in the state's vibrant forest industry, giving them firsthand insights into sustainable forest management, the diverse ecosystems within Maine's forests, and the economic and environmental importance of this crucial natural resource. The Forests of Maine Teachers' Tours are a key part of the Main

Nearly 20 people gathered at the Putnam Woods Tree Farm in Pittston, 3 years after a major timber harvest. The tour, hosted by the Ireland and Mathews family (descendants of Albert Putnam who bought the lot in 1901), was co-sponsored by the Maine Tree Farm Program, the Maine Woodland Owners' Two Rivers Chapter, and the Viles Arboretum. Woodlot owners from as far away as Falmouth and Ellsworth, as well as from Pittston, were there. Larry Ireland, the family's “agent,” recapped