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School of Forest Resources LogoWelcome to the UMaine School of Forest Resources! As one of the oldest and most respected forest resource programs in the country, our faculty and students are at the forefront of innovative education and research in managing forests, protecting landscapes, and meeting society’s ever-growing and diverse needs from the forest.

Student Focus

Vance Brown
As a new student to the graduate program, I am still trying to figure out where my research will take me. I come from a liberal arts background (BA English), but I have chosen to pursue a Masters of Forestry degree in hopes that I will be able make some change in the world. I have an interest in the interconnections of human population, mass agriculture, and forest utilization; and how these factors work together and against each other. Read More in Student Focus.

Slideshows

The School of Forest Resources has a long history, and in 2003 we celebrated our 100th anniversary. Here are some photos from the event held at Nutting Hall where we unveiled the 100th Anniversary limited edition UMaine Bear by renowned sculptor, Forest Hart. View this slideshow.

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Prospective Students

Our students prepare for careers sustainably managing forestlands, designing nature-based recreation and tourism opportunities, and developing wood-based bioproducts for a renewable green economy.

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Alumni & Friends

A Flash from the Past...
Dr. Max McCormack (UMaine B.S. 1956) sent in this photo that was taken at a Christmas Tree Association Meeting in 1968. Read More in Alumni & Friends.

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Spotlights

NSF Grant
The University of Maine has received a $350,000 grant to join the National Science Foundation's Center for Advanced Forestry Systems (CAFS). This makes UMaine a member of a national multi-university effort to help solve some of the most important problems facing forest managers. Read More in Spotlights.