Woods Wise Wire - March 22, 2022

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Maine Forest Service


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Logger Resolves Shoreland Timber Harvesting Violations with Maine Forest Service

AUGUSTA - The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Maine Forest Service (MFS) has entered into an administrative settlement agreement logger Barry Lane, based in Sherman. The agreement resolves a violation of Maine's rules governing timber harvesting activities in shoreland areas

Lane agreed to pay a $1,500 civil penalty for the violation.

During a 2021 timber harvest on land in New Limerick, Lane created a cleared opening too close to a stream, in violation of state shoreland regulations.

"Our goal is to improve the management of Maines forests," said Patty Cormier, MFS Director. We focus on educating and informing landowners to reduce the possibility of such violations. When violations do occur, however, we have a responsibility to uphold the law. We take this and our other responsibilities very seriously.

"Lane was cooperative and took responsibility for the violation," commented Dan Jacobs, MFS Regional Enforcement Coordinator. "Had Lane appropriately planned and implemented the harvest to comply with the regulations, the issues could easily have been avoided.”

Jacobs conducted the investigation and settlement negotiations with the assistance of MFS staff.

About MFS Since 1891, the MFS mission has been to protect and enhance forest resources through fire prevention, technical assistance, education, outreach to a wide variety of audiences, and enforcement of forest protection laws. MFS offices are found throughout Maine and provide its citizens with a wide range of forest-related services. For more information about the MFS and its programs, visit the MFS website at maineforestservice.gov.

Contact: Dan Jacobs, MFS Regional Enforcement Coordinator, (207) 441-4128


Forestry Night 2022 Houlton Winter Agriculture School - Littleton

Location: 

Meduxnekeag Ramblers Clubhouse, Wiley Road, Littleton

Date and Time: 

April 5 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM

Continuing Education Credits: 

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

Pre-Registration is Required. 

Call Angie Wotton at 254-4126 to pre-register.

Topics and Presenters

6:00     Introduction and Announcements

  • Angie Wotton, Manager, SASWCD
  • Dan Jacobs, Regional Enforcement Coordinator, Maine Forest Service

6:10     Forest Management and the Improvement of Trout Habitat on the Appalachian Mountain Club Ownership in Maine

  • Stephen Tatko, Director of Maine Conservation and Land Management, Appalachian Mountain Club

7:00     Break

7:10     Introduction to the Streamsmart Program and Permanent Stream Crossings that Provide Proper Fish Passage

  • Ben Naumann, Assistant State Conservationist for Partnerships and Initiatives, NRCS
  • Heidi Bunn, Aquatic Engineer, NRCS

8:00     Break

8:10     NRCS Programs to Help Build Quality Stream Crossings for Forestry

  • Phil Quint, District Conservationist, NRCS

8:30     Cost Estimates for Various Types of Permanent Crossing Structures

  • Brian Souers, Owner, Treeline Inc.

8:55     Wrap Up

Partners:        

Southern Aroostook Soil and Water Conservation District

Appalachian Mountain Club

Treeline, Inc.

Natural Resources Conservation Service

Maine Forest Service


Spring 2022 Forestry and Wildlife Workshop – Orland

Date:

Thursday April 21, 2022

Time:

1:00 – 4:30 PM

Location:

Great Pond Mountain Trust, North Gate (directions and maps)

Orland, Maine

Cost:

Free, registration required (or call 207-667-8663). Limited to 20 attendees. 

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Managing pitch pine under the threat of southern pine beetle

Date:

Thursday April 28, 2022

Time:

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

This three-hour virtual workshop is designed to make practical plans and establish a community of practice around pitch pine barren management in light of southern pine beetle (SPB). Participants will use resources for developing management plans for at-risk pitch pine stands across the northeastern U.S. and share information about applications of thinning and prescribed fire.

Registration closes on April 27 at 4:00 PM.

A follow-up workshop on May 12 will enable participants to “woodshed” their individual management plans.

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