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How does emerald ash borer impact you? Do you have an opinion on the quarantine rules or emergency orders? Does your business move ash wood or firewood? We want to hear from you- join us in April for an information gathering session as we prepare to change the quarantine rules. We meet again in May to give a municipal update and we hope to see you there.
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is holding three listening sessions in April to gather input on emerald ash borer regulations in Maine. The sessions will be hybrid, allowing for in-person and online participation. Meetings will be held in Augusta on April 12, Houlton on April 13, and Old Town on April 20. Interested parties should subscribe to receive EAB-related news.
- Wednesday, April 12, 6 PM to 7 PM, Augusta, ME
- Thursday, April 13, 6 PM to 7 PM, Houlton, ME
- Thursday, April 20, 6 PM to 7 PM, Old Town, ME
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is also hosting a virtual update meeting on emerald ash borer for cities and towns on Monday, May 1, at 10:00 AM. Topics will include remote sensing of ash, Portland's response to EAB, and updates about pesticides and quarantines.
Registration is required
 Champion green ash in Portland. Photo credit: Friends of Portland, Maine "Forest City" Trees.
Date: April 18, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Maine State Library, 242 State Street, Augusta
This is the Kick-off event to announce Wildfire Awareness Week across Maine. Ten or more Smokey Bear paintings will be displayed from the historical Wendelin Collection. A Maine Forest Ranger will also read the story of Smokey Bear to children before Smokey Bear makes an appearance. Other children's activities associated with the Maines Forests and the Maine State Museum are also planned.
More Wildfire Awareness Week events
Date: April 20, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Virtual - Teams meeting
Come talk with a panel of forest rangers about what you can do to prevent wildfires.
Date: May 18, 2023
Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Elliot Jordan and Son, 382 Cave Hill Rd., Waltham
This workshop is designed for loggers and foresters and includes indoor presentations and an outdoor session. The workshop will focus on the Fundamental BMPs with an emphasis on controlling the flow of water and minimizing/stabilizing exposed mineral soil. The content was developed by the Maine Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and the Maine Forest Service.
This workshop is approved for the following continuing education credits:
SAF - 4 category 1 credits
CLP - 1 day recertification
Master Logger - 5 credit hours
Lunch will be provided courtesy of The Sustainable Forestry Initiative.
Registration is limited to 25 people.
Contact Phone: 207-441-5924 Contact Email: [email protected]
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