Outstanding
Tree
Farmers

(PCSWCD) was recognized as the 2026 Maine Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year award recipient. This award adds to a growing list of accolades for the PCSWCD, including recognition from Maine Audubon as a birding destination and selection as the 2019 recipients of the Austin Wilkins Stewardship Award. “Over the 40+ years we have managed the forest, there have been a lot of people involved with the vision and the energy there,” said PCSWCD Executive Director Kacey Weber. “It would take me ages to recognize everyone.” State Forester Patty Cormier offered a poetic reflection on the District’s collective effort: “As a strong forest isn’t necessarily about individual trees, but about how they support each other to create a powerful ecosystem, this team’s strength comes from synchronized effort, just as the trees all reach for the light.”     (Full Article Coming Soon!)

Located in Cornville, the Libby family's 120-acre woodlot boasts a rich species composition of maples, white pines, spruce, fir, hemlocks, white ash, red oak, and birches, and their stewardship reflects this diversity. Under the guidance of their consulting foresters, the Libbys manage their woodlot with the primary objectives of improving the quality of the trees, providing recreational opportunities for their family, and enhancing the natural character of the property.  Read more...

Larry and Barbara have owned their 117-acre woodlot since 1981 and have been active Tree Farmers since 2005.  Their goals for their woodlot are to promote sustainable growth of forest products for commercial harvest while leaving legacy trees and maintaining forest aesthetics, and identify and harvest non-timber products for personal and family use, such as maple sugaring, wild mushrooms, edible berries, and balsam fir. They also strive to provide recreational opportunities for family and friends while preserving and enhancing wildlife-viewing opportunities. Read more....