Hello from Forests for Maine's Future.   

Celebrate International Earth Day today! Go for a walk in the woods, or on the beach, or even in your neighborhood. Look at the flowers, the grass, the trees. And think, for just a second, about what a miracle it all is.

This week we'll introduce you to a part of the forests  you may not have thought much about -- the Underground Forest, a teeming Jurassic Park in miniature that's just as complex, and as fascinating, and more mysterious than the forest aboveground. Check it out by clicking here for our new Fresh from the Woods feature.

In forest news this week:

Earth recovered from past global warming quicker than had been thought.

Maine makes $2.2 million from logging on state lands.

Northern forest soils high in mercury.

A profile of Maine's new conservation chief.

Rare Asian unicorn gets reserve in Vietnam.

Plans to disassemble two paper mills spark outrage.

You'll notice that our site has a new look. We're in the process of a redesign with the help of the friendly folks at Oakleaf Studios.

See you in the woods!

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