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Date: Monday, May 2, 2022
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Virtual
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry will provide an update for city and town tree and forest managers and public works staff on the known status of emerald ash borer in Maine, current state efforts, municipal opportunities as well as updates on other insects and diseases affecting forests and trees.
- Brief Introduction, Allison Kanoti, Maine Forest Service
- Emerald Ash Borer Update, Mike Parisio, Jan Santerre, Maine Forest Service
- Hardwood Defoliator Update, Browntail Moth, Spongy Moth, and Winter Moth Tom Schmeelk, Maine Forest Service
- Tree Disease Highlights, Oak Wilt and Beech Leaf Disease, Aaron Bergdahl, Maine Forest Service
- Pesticide Rules Update, John Pietroski, Maine Board of Pesticides Control
- Wrap up, Allison Kanoti, Maine Forest Service
Connection Details
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+1 207-209-4724,,204612901# United States, Portland
Phone Conference ID: 204 612 901#
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Additional Information
Contact foresthealth@maine.gov or 207.287.2431 for more information.
Continuing education credits:
- Licensed pesticide applicator 1.0
- Licensed Professional Forester, 1.5 hours Category 1
Date: Saturday, May 7, 2022
Time: 9 AM-12 PM
Would you like to learn how to attract more feathered friends to your property?
Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District has partnered with Maine Audubon to bring you an exciting workshop! Join us on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 9am-12pm to learn about managing woodlands with birds in mind.
The Forestry for Maine Birds (FFMB) approach integrates bird conservation into forest management and planning. In this workshop, you will learn how to:
- Improve habitat for priority forest birds and a variety of other wildlife species
- Take care of your woodland
- Work with other forest management goals
- Enhance the value and enjoyment of Maine woodlands for many generations to come
All are welcome, and this workshop may be of particular interest to landowners, loggers, foresters, and land trust members. We will be meeting at the Tenmile River Demo Forest in Brownfield, ME.
This event is FREE but pre-registration is required – please register no later than 2PM on Friday, May 6, 2022. To learn more and register, please visit our website at oxfordcountyswcd.org/workshops.
FMI: Chantelle Hay, Education and Outreach Coordinator Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District OxfordCountySWCD@gmail.com | 207-744-3111
Date: Friday, June 3, 2022
Time: 1:00-5:00 PM
Location: Camden Public Library Amphitheatre
Cost: Free
Save the Date!
20 Environmental Organizations, including the Maine Forest Service
Questions? Email info@StewardshipEducationAlliance.org
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