Healthy forests and thriving communities go hand in hand. From Forests to Communities, the latest Wood Innovations film, highlights how innovative wood products are strengthening local economies, creating sustainable housing solutions, and connecting people to the benefits of working forests. This story-driven documentary showcases the partnerships and possibilities that emerge when we invest in both our forests and the communities that depend on them. 

Maine’s forests are more than timber, they’re a source of innovation, community, and economic opportunity. The film shows how sustainably harvested wood supports healthy forests, stores carbon, and strengthens local economies. 

The film features TimberHP, a Maine-based company producing high-performance wood fiber insulation from sustainably harvested forest products. Supported by the USDA Forest Service’s Wood Innovation Program and Community Wood Grants, TimberHP is creating healthier buildings, boosting the local workforce, and revitalizing the forest products economy. 

Also highlighted is the Northern Forest Center’s renovation of the historic Gehring House in Bethel, Maine. By using locally sourced wood, salvaged materials, automated wood pellet boilers, and innovative wood-first products like TimberHP insulation, the project provides critical housing while promoting sustainable forest management. 

Together, these stories demonstrate the Wood Innovation Program’s commitment to investing in innovation, supporting communities, and connecting healthy forests to a thriving forest products economy. Watch the film now!