November 14 ● Augusta Civic Center
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There is still time to register for Maine’s first-ever, statewide conference on Local Wood.  The event will be held in Augusta on November 14th. This conference will highlight efforts to support the long-term conservation and sustainability of Maine’s woodlands and the advancement of forest-based, local economies.

Organized by the Kennebec Land Trust, the Maine Forest Service, Coastal Enterprises Institute, Maine Coast Heritage Trust, GrowSmart Maine, and the Kennebec Woodland Partnership, with funds from the Elmina B. Sewall Foundation, this conference will demonstrate how local economies, wood products markets, recreational opportunities, wildlife habitat, water quality, and quality of life are directly connected to the long-term stewardship of Maine’s woodlands.

This conference will bring together varied stakeholders - landowners, conservationists, foresters, mill owners, and craftspeople. Speakers include Brian Donahue from Brandeis University and the Harvard Forest and Collin Miller of The Northern Forest Center (invited). The conference will feature "success stories" from Maine businesses thriving in various forest-product related industries.

An expo showcasing businesses, workshops and an open house field day on November 15th, will round out the conference. For full details on the program, registration, and sponsorship information, please visit: localwoodworksmaine.com. You can also see the brochure.