Jennifer Dann New Project Director for State Wide Partnership, Local Wood WORKS

After nearly seven years at the helm of Local Wood WORKS, Lee Burnett announced that he will be stepping down as Project Director.

Local Wood WORKS is a statewide partnership focused on promoting sustainable use of Maine wood, to help Maine landowners keep their forests as forests, and to sustain Maine communities and economies.

During Burnett’s tenure, Local Wood Works developed a Maine Wood Guide available at developed https://www.localwoodworks.org/products forest and forest product manufacturing tours for architects, engineers, and builders, and built momentum toward a regional local wood movement.

Burnett noted “It has been an honor to work alongside so many committed individuals who share a common vision and I am proud of our Partners’ work together."

Jennifer Dann will be the new Project Director working closely with LWW's eight partner organizations: Kennebec Land Trust, The Nature Conservancy, CEI, Maine Forest Service, Grow Smart Maine, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, and the Northern Forest Center.

Dann’s professional background is in urban and community forestry with New Mexico State Forestry and in environmental management with the United States Air Force. She grew up in Maine and is excited for the opportunity to work with the Local Wood WORKS partners on initiatives important to her home state.  

For information about Local Wood WORKS, the Maine Wood Guide, and other initiatives visit:  www.localwoodworks.org or contact Dann at Jennifer@localwoodworks.org