Upcoming Events with Maine Woodland Owners

Fireside Forestry: Silviculture Q&A:  Friday, March 11, 9:00 am – 10:00 am. 

Bring your questions about tree growth and forest health for Bob Seymour, professor emeritus, University of Maine School of Forest Resources during this ONLINE program. Bob writes a monthly column in the Maine Woodlands newsletter about silviculture. 

Browntail Moth Update: Tuesday, March 15, 2022, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. 

The impact of browntail moth on Maine’s forest and human health is growing and steps are being taken to slow the spread. Thomas Schmeelk, forest entomologist for the Maine Forest Service, will present the latest information about this pest and what can be done to address this growing issue.

To register for both programs visit:

www.mainewoodlandowners.org/events and click on the Registration button or contact Jenn Hicks: jenn@mainewoodlandowners.org

Attention woodland owners with 10-10,000 acres:

• Invasive plants choke out native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers, and harm wildlife habitat in your woods!
• You can apply to have a trained professional walk your property and prepare an Invasive Plant Control Plan. The Maine Forest Service will reimburse up to half the cost of approved Invasive Plant Control Plans.
• Once you have an approved Plan, you may apply to receive free invasive plant treatment done by a contractor hired by you.
• Applications for Plans are due March 18, 2022. Contact Jack Hernandez at 287-8430 or John.D.Hernandez@maine.gov for eligibility requirements and a list of trained professionals who can prepare a plan for your property. Plan applications must be approved before work begins on the Plan.
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Attention foresters and other natural resource professionals:

• Woodland owners need help identifying invasive plants in their woods and figuring out what to do about them
• This program offers financial incentives to landowners to have Invasive Plant Control Plans written by a trained professional. This means YOU!
• The free Invasive Plant Academy (May 2022) will train and certify you to participate in the program and prepare Invasive Plant Control Plans for your clients; contact Jan Santerre at Jan.Santerre@maine.gov or 287-4987 to apply

Photos courtesy of the Maine Natural Areas Program

Forestry Night 2022 Houlton Winter Agriculture School - Littleton

Location: 

Meduxnekeag Ramblers Clubhouse, Wiley Road, Littleton

Date and Time: 

April 5 from 6 to 9pm

Continuing Education Credits: 

CLP = ½ day, QLP = 3 credits, LPF/SAF = 2 Cat One credits

Pre-Registration is Required.