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Some companies put profits ahead of responsible forest stewardship. Liquidation harvesting, harvesting of older forests and ecologically harmful and unsustainable forestry are irresponsible forest practices that NRCM is working hard to prevent. In-Depth Description

In-Depth Description

When companies put profits ahead of responsible forest stewardship, they leave a legacy of destruction for future generations. Liquidation harvesting is a harmful forest practice that NRCM is working hard to prevent.

Liquidation harvesting, or “cut-and-run logging,” is based not on the science of forestry, but on maximizing short-term profits at the expense of the land—and Maine’s natural heritage. These stripped forestlands are often subdivided and sold for quick profits, and the forest is left in shambles.

Land that is liquidation harvested is unlikely to ever be part of the forest again. That’s why NRCM worked hard to convince the State to adopt rules to eliminate liquidation harvesting.

Older forests are in danger of being completely eliminated in Maine.  NRCM is working to convince public and private forest landowners to look for older forests before they harvest.  And if landowners find patches of older forests, we are encouraging them not to cut them all down.

One way to ensure that Maine's forests are managed responsibly is for landowners to get their lands certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), an independent group that certifies that forest land is managed responsibly.  Consumers can help encourage companies to get their land certified by buying FSC-certified products.  For more information on FSC certification and products, visit www.fscus.org.

By protecting Maine’s forests, we’re protecting the
nature of Maine.