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Help Stop Invasive Species during National Invasive Species Awareness Week - February 26 - March 3, 2024
February 23, 2024 - Augusta, Maine - National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) is being observed from February 26 to March 3, 2024. This annual event aims to educate the public about the threats posed by invasive species and encourages collective action to mitigate their spread. Continue Reading
Maine Forest Service conducting Forest Education Interest Survey
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Responsible Storm Cleanup Advisory
January 10, 2024 - Augusta, ME (Wednesday, January 10, 2024) - In the aftermath of severe weather, residents across Maine come together to restore power, clear debris, and get their lives back to normal. While safety and recovery are top priorities, it's crucial to remember that everyone involved in storm cleanup can play a vital role in keeping Maine's forests healthy and resilient. Continue Reading
Mechanized Logging Operations and Forest Trucking Program Graduation Thursday, Nov. 9
November 10, 2023 - 12 students graduate at event at Madden Timberlands PASSADUMKEAG - Graduates of Maine's only college training program for operators of mechanized logging and forest trucking equipment were recognized Nov. 9 at the site where they have spent recent weeks completing the final, trucking stage of the program after months harvesting timber using sophisticated state-of-the-art machines like those they will encounter in the logging industry. Continue Reading
Maine Invasive Plant Management Program: Practice Plan Applications Now Open
July 14, 2023 - The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's (DACF) Maine Forest Service (MFS) is providing assistance for local governments, municipalities, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and private family woodland owners interested in obtaining Invasive Plant Control Practice Plans (IPCPP) for their woods. The invasive plant management program is administered by the MFS and the Maine Natural Areas Program (MNAP) Continue Reading
Maine Invasive Plant Management Program: Treatment Applications Now Open
July 14, 2023 - The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's (DACF) Maine Forest Service (MFS) is providing assistance for local governments, municipalities, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and private family woodland owners interested in obtaining invasive plant control measures. Anyone with an approved Maine Forest Service Invasive Plant Control Practice Plan (IPCPP) is eligible to apply for treatment. Continue Reading
WoodsWise East Program: Application Period Extended
July 13, 2023 - The WoodsWise East program's forest management planning incentives are being offered for a limited time. The application period has been extended to August 14, 2023. All plans must be completed and submitted by October 30, 2023. Continue Reading