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The June Conditions Report was published last Wednesday. You might have noticed an increase in nuisance flies in northern Aroostook County. Read about why that’s a good sign and about some of the conditions bugging Maine’s trees in the report. You can also sign up to receive future updates.
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: July 11, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Merryspring Nature Center, 30 Conway Rd, Camden, ME 04843
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Tree Talks pairs local community projects and history with tree identification. Join us July 11th for a tour of Merryspring Nature Center in beautiful Camden, Maine. Merryspring Nature Center is a 66 acre sanctuary and former site of a Revolutionary War encampment. Program director John Fromer will provide a history of Merryspring and an overview of current projects. District Forester Allyssa Gregory will host tree id and introduce the Tree Farm program. Participants should leave with a basic understanding of past land use, and past land use indicators in New England and native tree identification skills. Please contact Allyssa Gregory with questions: [email protected] or 207-441-2895
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: July 10, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: North Shore Preserve, North Shore Road, North Haven, ME
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Join North Haven Conservation Partners, Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District, Maine Natural Areas Program, Maine Forest Service, & Water, Earth, Birds, & Bugs (WEBB) for an invasive plant management workshop. North Haven Conservation Partners will lead us through North Shore Preserve. The 31-acre preserve is predominantly spruce-alder with a strong buckthorn presence. Maine Natural Areas Program will provide instruction on invasive plant identification and treatment options. Maine Forest Service and Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District will discuss relevant resources and programs. WEBB will share ways North Haven residents can participate in invasive plant control measures on the island.
Please come prepared for a hike. Wear comfortable closed-toed shoes, sun protection, and bring your insect repellent of choice.
A phone number is required to register. If we do not have enough people register or have inclement weather, the event will be cancelled. An email with additional information and instructions will be emailed on July 7th, 2025. Please include your email if you would like to receive this email. Contact District Forester Allyssa Gregory with questions [email protected] or 207-441-2895.
Directions & Parking: Park along North Shore Road, North Haven, ME
Co-Sponsor: North Haven Conservation Partners, Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District, Maine Natural Areas Program, Maine Forest Service, & Water, Earth, Birds, & Bugs (WEBB)
The Maine Forest Service’s Bureau of Forest Health and Monitoring is seeking applications for a field-based position in Downeast Maine. The successful candidate will measure National Forest Inventory plots. Maine is the only state in New England where state crews complete this federal plot work. Work is performed in the field under a variety of conditions, including:
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Long or short walks from a vehicle carrying up to 35 pounds over varied terrain, from mountains, to swamps, to suburban and urban conditions,
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Bug-free and extremely buggy days,
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Awful and beautiful weather,
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Stunning and unremarkable scenery.
Work may sometimes be performed alone in remote locations. Overnight travel for a week at a time will be required and may be in any area of the state, including commercial lodging and a remote camp in the North Maine Woods. Overtime is generally available during the growing season and may sometimes be required to meet project deadlines.
This job requires strong tree identification skills, attention to detail, an ability to navigate in the woods and on roads and work independently and with a team. On-the-job training will occur for required measurements and assessments. The position is based in eastern Maine, generally described by Danforth to the north, Lee to the west and Calais to the south. Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a valid Maine Driver's License. They must be on track to pass US Forest Service-administered written and practical certification tests in plot measurements before exiting probationary status.
Applications will be accepted through July 10.
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