Maine Woods & Forest Therapy 

Mission Statement

The mission of Forest Protection is to protect Maine’s forest resources and homes from wildfire, respond to disasters and emergencies and to enhance the safe, sound, and responsible management of the forest for this and future generations.

Vision Statement

Forest Protection is recognized as the expert in the field of forest resource protection, presuppression, suppression, and investigation of fires that threaten Maine’s forest and other lands.  We are forest resource professionals providing quality public service through education, assistance, and enforcement.  We create partnerships with cooperators to better serve those who live, work, and recreate in Maine’s forest.  We are an educated, capable, well equipped and responsive team of resource protection professionals who use innovative technologies and management skills to make our work more efficient and our activities more effective.

source: Maine Forest Service

For generations, Maine’s woods have drawn admirers from around the world. Accounts of Henry David Thoreau’s adventures in the North Maine Woods are famously detailed in The Maine Woods. 

However, all of Maine’s regions are rich with forest ecosystems.   Maine’s forest cover a large portion of the state. In fact, according to a 2017 USDA report, forests and woodlands comprise an astounding 89.1% of the state. 

Accordingly, many people find solace in Maine’s woods.  In fact,  Maine is probably the best place to engage in forest immersion therapy. 

What is Forest Therapy?