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We’re thrilled to announce the addition of the first-ever Holt Research Forest Fellow.
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Holt Research Forest Hosts Field Tour for Forestry Professionals
SAF Northeast’s Maine Chapter hosted a field tour at Holt Research Forest in mid-August Written by: Gavriela Mallory On a Friday in mid-August, Maine Society of American Foresters (SAF) members gathered at Holt Research Forest (HRF) for a property tour and discussion of past and future management and research on-site. The tour was led by…
Ovenbird Abundance at Holt Research Forest Following Timber Harvest
A 2022 study at Holt Research Forest compares data from pre- and post-harvest bird censuses to understand how timber harvest impacts ovenbird abundance in southern Maine oak-pine forest.
Celebrating 40 Years of Holt Research Forest
Established in 1983, Holt Research Forest is celebrating 40 years of rigorous timber and ecosystem study. Written by Gavi Mallory Holt Research Forest is celebrating 40 years of long-term ecological monitoring and forestry research! In 1983, the Holt family collaborated with the University of Maine’s School of Forest Resources to establish the Holt Research Forest…
Maine TREE welcomes Gavi Mallory as Forest Programs Manager
We are excited to announce that Gavi Mallory has joined our team as Forest Programs Manager. This position promotes and strengthens forest stewardship in Maine through overseeing Maine TREE’s forest-based community programming, including coordinating the Maine Tree Farm program and serving as property steward for the Holt Research Forest. Gavi is passionate about promoting sustainable…
Holt Research Forest Study Highlight: Assessing a Deer Browse Repellent
Article by Kelly French If you work in the forest products industry or are a forest landowner or recreationist, odds are you have seen your fair share of white-tailed deer while spending time in the woods. There is a very large population of these deer in Maine and throughout the Northeastern United States – and…
Holt Research Forest Summer Technician Recap
By Marin Harnett and Jack McCann, 2022 Holt Research Forest Summer Technicians We thoroughly enjoyed our time together working at the Holt Research Forest this summer! Despite the warm weather, we continued many of the long-term projects, completed our independent research, and experience the beauty that is a Maine summer. Our time here allowed us…
Holt Research Forest 2022 Data Collection
Holt Research Forest Summer Technicians (left) describe their process for collecting regeneration data to Downeast Magazine reporter, Peter Smith. Holt Research Forest summer research technicians Marin Harnett and Jack McCann are making significant progress a few weeks into their field season. This summer, Maine TREE is pursuing several avenues of research, which center around the…