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Read NEFF Executive Director Bob Perschel's introduction to the new report
Wildlands are an important component of the 30×30 initiative to conserve at least 30 percent of the planet’s land and waters by 2030. In New England, New England Forestry Foundation (NEFF) has provided the blueprint for the managed-forest portion of the 30×30 goal through Exemplary Forestry and our 30 Percent Climate Solution. The new Wildlands in New England report—released by partner organization Wildlands, Woodlands, Farmlands & Communities—provides the pathway for the wildlands portion.
Forest-to-Cities Climate Challenge
Help us kickstart a tall wood building revolution that will mitigate climate change, address housing equity and affordability, and more.
Exemplary Forestry
This gold standard of sustainable forestry promotes forest health, wildlife habitat, climate change mitigation and wood production.
Western Maine Habitat Restoration
Own private forestland in Western Maine? Get reimbursed for creating or restoring important wildlife habitat on your property.
We Work for New England’s Forests
A hike through a New Hampshire forest in the fall; a Vermont barn made from locally milled trees; and the clear, clean waters of a Maine river—these are just a few of the many gifts that New England’s forests offer. Across the region, forests provide timber for construction, local jobs, wildlife habitat, clean air and water, and recreational opportunities. These benefits support a vibrant and thriving region, and New England Forestry Foundation (NEFF) works to protect them for future generations.
Founded in 1944, NEFF pursues innovative programs to advance conservation and forestry throughout New England. In partnership with land owners, NEFF has conserved more than 1.2 million acres of forest, including one out of every three acres of forestland protected in New England since 1999.
A Common Vision: Conserving Braintree Mountain Forest
We Share a Common Vision
NEFF’s Braintree Mountain Forest encompasses 1,547 acres of pristine hiking trails, backcountry skiing opportunities, and scenic overlooks from the tops of 3,000-foot peaks in the Green Mountains of Vermont. Paul Kendall and Sharon Rives donated the forest to NEFF in 2013, conserving the working forest forever. This is their story.