Managing Beech for Resiliency to Pests and Pathogens at the Wildlands
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Managing Beech for Resiliency to Pests and Pathogens at the Wildlands

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Third in the Maine Forest Climate Change Webinar & Field Tour Series, Maine’s Forest Climate Change Initiative (FCCI) hosted an interactive webinar and field tour at the Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust’s (GPMCT) Wildlands, which focused on forest pests and pathogens. Recipient of the 2023 Maine Outstanding Tree Farmer Award, the GPMCT Wildlands is described as “a place where you may see a moose while mountain biking, an osprey while paddling along a pristine shore, or enjoy an amazing view from more than one mountain

The Maine Department of Agriculture Launches Adaptive Best Management Practices Cooperative (ABC)
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The Maine Department of Agriculture Launches Adaptive Best Management Practices Cooperative (ABC)

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The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Maine Forest Service has launched a new statewide education program, the Adaptive BMP Cooperative (ABC), designed for all those involved in Maine’s forest products industry. ABC will make it easier for forestry and logging professionals to find recognized, quality BMP training programs and identify professionals who have participated in those training programs.

Woodland Owner Appreciation Day in the Sebago Region 

Woodland Owner Appreciation Day in the Sebago Region 

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Maine Tree Farm Program Board Chair, Jesse Duplin, talks to Woodland Owner Appreciation Day attendees  Maine Tree Farm Program Stewardship Hubs foster networks of support for Maine’s small woodland owners through building relationships, distributing resources, and hosting community events. In this vein, the Sebago Stewardship Hub contributed to Lakes Environmental Association (LEA)’s Woodland Owner Appreciation…

Climate Change, Beetles, and Fire at the Waterboro Barrens Preserve
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Climate Change, Beetles, and Fire at the Waterboro Barrens Preserve

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FCCI visits the Waterboro Barrens Preserve Written by: Gavriela Mallory The fourth year of Maine’s Forest Climate Change Initiative (FCCI) kicked off this fall with a field tour of the Waterboro Barrens Preserve. The FCCI webinar and field trip series is a collaborative effort between Maine TREE Foundation, the Forest Stewards Guild, and UMaine’s Center…

Immersive Education in the Maine Woods

Immersive Education in the Maine Woods

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Mark Savage (far left) with students in Brewer’s Forestry Immersion program A New Summer Program Supports Students and Maine’s Future Forest Economy Written by: Logan Johnson On a cool August morning, high school students, with their instructor, thoughtfully assessed the breakdown. Visitors were coming, and they wanted the equipment running well to show off all…

Maine TREE Forest Awards Night
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Maine TREE Forest Awards Night

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Executive Director, Logan Johnson, welcomes attendees to Maine TREE’s inaugural Forest Awards Night. Maine TREE Foundation hosted its first annual Forest Awards Night on Thursday, October 19, at the Morgan Hill Event Center in Hermon, ME. The evening was an opportunity for the many communities touched by Maine TREE’s efforts to connect, share a meal,…

2023 Forestry Field Day Honors Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust
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2023 Forestry Field Day Honors Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust

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From left: Landon Fake, Roger Greene, and Carl Derian accept the Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year award for Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust, presented by Maine Tree Farm Board President, Jesse Duplin. Written by: Gavi Mallory The 2023 Forestry Field Day was held at Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust in Orland on Sunday, September…

Maine TREE Foundation to Honor 2023 Forest Award Recipients

Maine TREE Foundation to Honor 2023 Forest Award Recipients

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Maine Timber Research & Environmental Education Foundation (Maine TREE) is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Austin H. Wilkins Forest Stewardship Award and the newly established Sherry Huber Forest Champion Award. These awards honor individuals, landowners, and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to the sustainable management of Maine’s forest resources….

Forest Awards Night
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Forest Awards Night

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Join Maine TREE during Forest Products Week for our first 🌲 Forest Awards Night 🌲 October 19, 2023 5:00 – 9:00pm Morgan Hill Event Center in Hermon ME 🏆 Awards to be presented include the Austin Wilkins Forest Stewardship Award and the inaugural Sherry Huber Forest Champion Award 🏆 Read about the award recipients here…

2023 Forests of Maine Teachers’ Tours
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2023 Forests of Maine Teachers’ Tours

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The 2023 Forests of Maine Teachers’ Tours brought Maine educators to commercial timberlands, recreation areas, mills, conservation lands, and family forests. Immersed in hands-on professional development, teachers learned about Maine’s forest industry, forest ecology, green jobs opportunities for their students, and accessible models of outdoor education at any grade level. Read all about the experience…