Whereas:  Public officials, forest industry, environmental groups, and the public are concerned about the status of NEFA region forests, and their ability to provide multiple benefits, now and in the future; NEFA region states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and New York will collaborate together to:
Encourage sound decisions about the management and use of rural and urban forest resources in the NEFA region by: developing quality data and information about the forests of the region, identifying significant regional trends, assist the states in broadening awareness of forest health and sustainability issues, providing a regional context for state and local decisions about forest resources, and analyzing the environmental, social, and economic impacts of forest land use.

GOAL ONE:  Provide timely, credibly regional information of consistently high quality, and support applied research that will enhance the health, productivity, and sustainability of forests across the NEFA region in order to reach public officials, forest industry, environmental groups, private forest landowners, and other interested members of the public.

• Objective One: Encourage coordination in technology transfer, marketing and financial assistance to wood using industries across the region.
• Objective Two: Create an understanding of the importance of low-grade markets to sustainable forestry and support activities that encourage low-grade timber markets.
• Objective Three: Promote the development and retention of value-added forest product industries that utilize the high-quality sawtimber capacity of the NEFA states.

• Objective One: Communicate the importance of USDA Forest Service Programs which support the wise stewardship of private and state lands in addressing critical forest issues in the region.
• Objective Two: Continue to track progress of the implementation of the Northern Forest Lands Council recommendations.
• Objective Three: Work together to identify and address challenges facing the region.