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Invasive Forest Insect Outreach Volunteer Training

Presented by the Maine Department of Agriculture and the Maine Forest Service

 

Dates,           Tuesday, May 25
Times,           9:00 am – 3:00
Locations      Laudholm Farm, Wells Reserve
                      Wells, Maine
                      Co-sponsored by Cumberland Country Cooperative Extension

OR

Wednesday, May 26
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Rockland Public Library
Rockland, Maine

 

Cost:               Free, including lunch, snacks and materials

Why:               To train people to spread awareness about the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) and the emerald ash borer (EAB). ALB and EAB are invasive pests that pose serious threats to the trees and forests of Maine.  The best defense is early detection by people who work with trees and those who enjoy the outdoors. (To find out more about ALB, visit www.albmaine.org.  To find out more about EAB, visit www.emeraldashborer.info) 

Who Should Attend?

People interested in learning about invasive forest pests, particularly Asian longhorned beetle and emerald ash borer, and sharing that information with others. Participants will be asked to conduct at least three outreach activities in their communities this summer. Outreach activities include, but are not limited to, holding informational sessions, displaying information at public forums, and disseminating educational materials. The Department of Agriculture will provide materials for volunteers and loans of insects and sample tree damage displays. Due to limited space we ask that each organization send no more than two people.

Training Topics

    • Potential Impact of ALB and EAB on the state of Maine
    • Current Management Activities
    • ALB and EAB ID & Life Cycle
    • How, When & Where to Look for ALB
    • How to Save and Report a Suspect Insect
    • Other Invasive Forest Pests
    • Sharing What You’ve Learned about ALB and EAB
    • Tips On Talking About Pests
    • Resources Available to Help with Outreach  
    • Host Tree Identification

Registration

Email the following information to Anne Bills at anne.bills@maine.gov or call 207-287-3892:  Name, Phone Number, Email Address, Affiliation (Organization or Employer)

 

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