Our sawlog grading system encourages environmentally sound logging practices. Innovative technology in our manufacturing process increases recovery and value of our wood products while conserving the resource. If you visit the Bethel area, you will probably note both the beautiful forest and the number of logging trucks and wood mills. Both tourism and forest products contribute to the local economy. Good forest management techniques, including wood harvesting help keep our forest healthy.
Roads made by logging operations become recreation trails.
Clearings in the forest quickly fill up with small trees and bushes, providing food for many wildlife species. Some species of trees, like birch and cherry require the full sunlight of a clearing in order to regenerate. A sound forest products industry encourages landowners to keep their lands as forests by providing a market for the trees that are harvested. Without an opportunity for income, many landowners would be forced to sell or develop their land. Providing public access to privately owned forest lands is an ongoing Maine tradition.