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News from the Woods -- Jan. 6, 2014

   
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Cougars, seeds and syrup, winter logging, treeless paper?

 

 

Hello and Happy New Year from Forests for Maine's Future:


In this edition of our e-newsletter you'll find links to interesting articles about forests in Maine, New England and around the g
lobe.

 

After the snow. (Photo: The Rankin File)

In Maine's western mountains, a $1.2 million plus deal to conserve 5,800 acres of working forest and recreational land. And . . . two miles of Moosehead Lake shoreline protected.

 

A proposed wood chip project in Prospect.

 

Cougar expert believes the big cats will eventually return to the northeastern U.S.

 

Verso-NewPage merger deal clears a crucial federal hurdle.

 

The Nature Conservancy expands a northern hardwood preserve.

 

Muddy forests and shorter winters make it difficult for loggers.

 

Is treeless, inkless paper coming soon?

 

Seeds of a big year for maple syrup producers . . . ?

 

Photo album: Beth Moon's quest to photograph the world's most majestic trees.

 

Check out our latest Fresh from the Woods feature on the eastern white pine. If you know of someone who is interested in the Maine forest, please forward our newsletter, to them and encourage your local media to use our monthly Fresh from the Woods features as well.

 

As always, we'll see you in the woods!

 

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