School of Forest Resources

Please RSVP by October 19th, 2026.

2026 School of Forest Resources Distinguished Alumnus

Tom Doak, 78′

Tom Doak graduated from the University of Maine in 1978 with degrees in Forest Management and Wildlife Management. During his career, Tom worked as a forester for the Maine Bureau of Public Lands, and was the Director of the Maine Forest Service for nearly four years. He has been a Licensed Professional Forester for over 30 years.

Tom currently works for BBC Lands LLC. Formerly, Tom was the Executive Director of Maine Woodland Owners, a role which he held for over 20 years. In this position, he served as lead advocate for small woodland owners at the Maine State House and was a vocal defender of the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law Program. Tom was appointed to the Maine Forest Carbon Task Force, and played an instrumental role in developing Maine Won’t Wait, a four-year plan for climate action. He has produced instructional content surrounding forest related topics, and authored research regarding stewardship strategies of Maine’s family-owned forests.

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