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Forest Ecology Research Network
Join us in monitoring the development of Maine's forests through community science
Explore the wonders of Maine forests with FERN! This experiential field-based program for students, conservation organizations, and landowners combines place-based environmental education methodology with standard forest data collection protocols. FERN empowers community scientists to answer their burning questions about the Maine Woods. Join us on this exciting adventure today!
Resources
Find all of our protocols and supplemental resources to help you establish a FERN plot and collect data with your students.
1. Setting up your plot
2. Overstory
3. Saplings
4. Seedlings
5. Wood Material
6. Forest Health
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Gorham Middle School students get creative in the forests with FERN (formally FIG)