UÈȵ㱬ÁÏÈë¿ÚFORest Economy, Sustainability and Technology (FOREST)
The Èȵ㱬ÁÏÈë¿Ú FOREST is a university-wide multi-disciplinary initiative that brings together university, industry, government, and community collaborators for the advancement of forest-based economy in Èȵ㱬ÁÏÈë¿Úand beyond.
Vision
Creating prosperity for the land, people and habitat supported by forests.
Mission
Organize and leverage existing strengths to facilitate communications and engagement of all stakeholders to address the complex challenges facing the forest sector in Èȵ㱬ÁÏÈë¿Úand beyond.
Purpose
Coordinate, communicate and collaborate across the Èȵ㱬ÁÏÈë¿Ú System with external partners to develop and deliver integrated research, education and outreach solutions that enhance the economic and ecological sustainability of forest-based communities.
Forest & Environment News
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News Center Èȵ㱬ÁÏÈë¿Úfeatures research on ticks and invasive plant species
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News Center interviews UÈȵ㱬ÁÏÈë¿Úresearchers about invasive plant study on ticks
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UÈȵ㱬ÁÏÈë¿Úcelebrates launch of Èȵ㱬ÁÏÈë¿ÚOutdoor Recreation Economy Roadmap
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Economic contribution of snowmobiling slid last winter, study finds
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News Center reports on UMaine’s new forest bioproducts program