Model Forests

There are currently 25 Guild Model Forests across the country with more on the way. Each forest demonstrates excellent forestry in their region.  You can learn more about each model forest below.  As new forests are designated, their web page can be accessed here. 

Northeast Region

• Amherst NH Town Conservation Land
• Baxter State Park Scientific Forest Management Area, ME
• Gould Farm, MA
• James Tree Farm, NH
• Morgan's Peak Forest, VT
• Sylvan Acres Tree Farm, VT
• Wicopy Woods, ME
• Lydia Spitzer Demonstration Forest,  NorthWoods Stewardship Center, VT

Great Lakes Region

• Cornish and Libby Forests, MN
• Michigan Technological University, Ford Research Forest, Alberta, MI 
• The Nature Conservancy, Two Hearted River Reserve, Luce County, MI

Pacific West Region

• Arcata Community Forest, CA
• Belton Forest, OR
• Bussman Forest, CA
• Drinkwater, Rancho Laguna Forest, CA
• Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
• Parker Family Forest, CA
• Plantation Forest, CA
• Tree Shepherd Woods, WA
• Zena Timber, OR

Southeast Region

• Cherokee Boy Scout Reservation, NC
• Crummies Creek Tree Farm, WV 
• Goodrich Tree Farm, TX
• Joe Lee Tract, NC
• Pioneer Forest, MO