Demonstration Forests

Throughout the Northern Forest Region organizations and individuals are conducting research, providing models and demonstrations, employing various management techniques on public and private forestlands. As a step toward our goal to add value to the work of communities, organizations, and institutions throughout our region, we have created a database composed of a sample of  demonstration forests. We believe that making what we already know about our forests more accessible will benefit communities and the resource itself.

This web site is an opportunity for those demonstrating/researching forest ecology and/or forest management techniques to share their work with others. It is also an opportunity to find out if there is a demonstration forest in your community. The searchable database allows you to explore where various forest ecology and forest management techniques are being demonstrated. Confused on terminology? The glossary provides a definition for all the forest ecology and forest management techniques listed. Begin by using the clickable map below to find the demonstration forest nearest you. For a list of demonstration forests in our database that are adjacent to the Northern Forest Region, click here.

NEW!! Download a brochure to share with your friends and colleagues describing this database and the Forest Legislation and Forest Research databases: Database Brochure

Add a Forest!

This is a work in progress. We know that the forests included in our database represent only a fraction of the research, demonstration, model, and/or experimental forests in our region. We invite you to join us in sharing information regarding research that is taking place on forested land that you own or manage. To be included in the database, forest sites must meet two criteria:

1) Active and ongoing research and/or demonstration of forest ecology and/or management techniques including timber, non-timber use, recreation and multiple use; and

2) A willingness on the part of forest owners/managers to share their research and/or management techniques with the public.

Links to Other Demo Forest Databases

The New England Forestry Foundation owns 118 forests covering over 21,000 acres which serve as outdoor classrooms for sustainable forest management techniques. Click here to check out the foundation's clickable map and to view a complete list of their forest properties in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.