Governance Resources

Northern Forest Center report on governance of town forests

This is a report conducted by the Northern Forest Center on town forest governance. The report focuses on topics such as identifying governing entities, financing, public engagement, problems faced by managers, etc. The link leads to a website that includes the full report, a summary of findings, and other resources including a webinar series and case studies.

Forest Planning Act 171 Guidance

A comprehensive step by step guide to planning in accordance to Act 171.

Town Forest Stewardship Guide

A community user’s introduction and Manual for Town Forests

An introduction to Town forest Implementation

This is an introductory Presentation on Town Forests for outreach and local engagement

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