OUR MISSION
Advance our regional economy through sustainable utilization of wood products harvested, processed and made in Northwest Massachusetts.
OUR VALUES
OUR VISION
We envision a thriving wood-based economy in Northwest Massachusetts that attracts new visitors and generates synergy between local businesses while simultaneously decreasing our area's carbon footprint.
DID YOU KNOW THAT
U.S. PRIVATE FOREST LANDS...
Supply nearly 30 percent of the water we drink, as well as clean air, fish and wildlife habitats, and significant recreation opportunities.
Provide over 90 percent of our domestically produced forest products, including the timber needed to build homes and fuel wood for heating them.
Support 2.4 million jobs, primarily in rural communities, and contribute to our nation’s energy security, housing, and infrastructure.
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO USE LOCAL WOOD?
Wood is an abundant renewable resource in our region, but here in Massachusetts we import 98% of the wood we use. This requires higher transportation energy costs and emissions. Massachusetts is over 60% forested, and western Massachusetts is closer to 85% forested. We have the potential to produce more wood products locally, creating jobs, income for our neighbors, not to mention healthier, more resilient forests.
