Castine Tour with Maine Woodland Owners

Madden Sustainable Forestry, in conjunction with Master Logger and Woodland Owners of Maine, hosted a tour in Castine to educate landowners about the logging process, the machinery used in logging, and various aspects of a logging operations.
Landowners had a chance to see the equipment as they never have before; hands on. Each piece was described in full detail as to it's role in the logging operation, it's impact (or lack thereof) on the Earth, and what happens to the wood after it is processed.
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Maine Tree Farm Field Day

Madden Sustainable Forestry was happy to be a part of the Maine Tree Farm Field Day held at Wells Tree Farm, owned by Pam and Bryan Wells.
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Derek’s trail machinery has totally changed my forest trails. I truly enjoy that people can easily walk, springs can now flow to the stream, and I can easily work on my pre-commercial thinning. Thank you Derek!!Pam Wells, Wells Forest
The event was attended by many who toured the property and watched a live demonstration of tree harvesting using the cut to length mechanical harvesting procedure. This event was unique in a way that it included Madden Sustainable Forestry, recipient of the Logger of the Year award; Pam Wells, recipient of the Maine Tree Farmer of the Year award; and Kirby Ellis, recipient of the Maine Forester of the Year award.

Legislative Breakfast

At the Legislators Breakfast, legislators joined logging contractors throughout Maine. Derek represented Madden Sustainable Forestry and all other logging contractors as he spoke to the legislators about challenges and concerns facing the state’s logging industry and what it's like being a logger in Maine. The goal of the Legislative Breakfast was to educate Maine lawmakers on the issues facing loggers and the importance of the industry to the state and the economy.
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Children’s Miracle Network Telethon

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The Madden family was recognized during the 2017 Children’s Miracle Network Telethon for their generosity and presence, where a check for $117,105 was presented to the EMHS Foundation Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Dr. Lewis S Libby School Career Day

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Students at Dr. Lewis S Libby School in Milford spent some time learning about different careers available to their community. Derek and Nickie Madden were among those visitors that spoke to them, particularly about sustainable forestry. Students dressed as the profession they found interest in and participated in a parade. Madden Sustainable Forestry finds importance in community involvement, young and old, helping educate everyone about the industry they so proudly take part in.

Logger of the Year 2017

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Madden Sustainable Forestry was awarded Logging Contractor of the Year by Professional Logging Contractors in 2017, recognizing our commitment to the sustainability of the industry and logging as a profession. We are proud of this achievement and plan to continue with the excellence that paved the way to such an accomplishment for years to come.
More links pertaining to the award: Professional Logging Contractors of Maine Bangor Daily News
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