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Maine Forest Service

In this issue:

* Timber Harvest Tour - Auburn [ #link_4 ]
* Tree Pruning within Town Settings ? Houlton [ #link_2 ]
* Tree Pruning for Homeowners ? Houlton [ #link_3 ]
* Fall Tree Identification Walk - Bethel [ #link_1 ]

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Timber Harvest Tour - Auburn

Date:

Saturday, September 16, 2023

Time:

9 am - 12 pm

Maine Woodland Owners is offering a timber harvest tour at its land trust property, Hutchinson Family Woodland in Auburn on Saturday September 16, 9 am - 12 pm. Participants will learn about consideration before and during a timber harvest, the equipment that loggers use, and how areas look just after logging has occurred.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information go to?www.mainewoodlandowners.org/events#harvest [ [link removed] ]?

For directions to the event and to let us know you're coming, contact Two River Chapter Leader, Andy Shultz:[email protected], (207) 242-8845.

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Tree Pruning within Town Settings ? Houlton

*Date:*

Thursday, September 28, 2023

*Time:*

9:00am - 11:30am

*Location:*

Houlton Town Office, 2nd fl

*Instructors:*

Maine Forest Service Pathologist Aaron Bergdahl, Project Canopy Director Jan Santerre, and District Forester Lauren Ouellette

This workshop is targeted to Public Works employees, Public Utilities, Arborists, and Foresters. Forest pathologist Aaron Bergdahl will discuss pest and disease threats and how to prune to reduce likelihood of decay and maintain town trees for overall health.

Outside location will be used to demonstrate proper techniques to prune trees in town?s right of way and gain understanding of how branching relates to loading throughout the tree?s structure. A variety of pruning examples will be shown, including discussion by Chris Mooers of Houlton Water Company on pruning techniques with overhead wire interference.

The Tree Pruning workshop is being held by the Southern Aroostook Soil and Water Conservation District and is *FREE*, (pre-registration not necessary)

*9am - Workshop will begin at Houlton Town Office, 2nd floor*

"SAF Forestry credits requested"

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Tree Pruning for Homeowners ? Houlton

*Date:*

Thursday, September 28, 2023

*Time:*

12:30PM - 2:00PM

*Location:*

At 12:30 meet at the corner of Park and High Streets in Houlton

Join Maine Forest Service?s Project Canopy Director Jan Santerre and District Forester Lauren Ouellette to learn proper techniques to prune the trees in your yard and garden, including how cut size and timing of pruning can impact wound closure and tree longevity. Jan and Lauren will demonstrate how and when to use a variety of hand tools to prune for tree health, vitality and aesthetics.

The Tree Pruning workshop is being held by the Southern Aroostook Soil and Water Conservation District and is *FREE *to interested homeowners.

No pre-registration necessary. All are Welcome!

If you have your own pruning hand tools, please bring them with you.

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Fall Tree Identification Walk - Bethel

*Date:*?

Friday, October 6, 2023

*Time:*?

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

*Location:*?

Bethel Pathway - Route 2 Bethel, ME (parking next to the Big Apple/Basketball Courts)

Join Maine Forest Service District Forester Mike Richard to learn Tree Identification tips and tricks. Participants will learn about the methods available for positive tree identification during fall conditions. Other topics including forest ecology, natural history and forest management will be discussed.

Historically this week is peak foliage for the area, so this will be a great time to get out and enjoy the colors!

We will meet at the Bethel Pathway - parking next to the Big Apple/Basketball Courts.

*For more information or to pre-register*:

Maine Forest Service District Forester Mike Richard
*Phone:*?207-441-3276
*Email:*[email protected]

"This program is being offered by the Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Maine Forest Service."




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