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* Free Live Stakes Harvesting & Planting Demonstration [ #link_2 ]
* Bethel: Transitioning to Statewide Standards for Timber Harvesting in Shoreland Areas in the Unorganized Territories [ #link_1 ]
* "Working the Woods" Slide Presentation [ #link_3 ]

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Free Live Stakes Harvesting & Planting Demonstration

*Date*: Wednesday, November 12, 2025  

*Time*: 3:00PM to 4:30 PM 

*Location*: Ducktrap River Preserve in Lincolnville, ME 

*Rain Date:* Thursday, November 13 at 3:00 PM 

This hands-on workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about live staking — from landowners and volunteers to conservation professionals, students, and community members. 

Whether you manage shoreline property, help with habitat restoration, or simply want to learn more about using native plants to reduce erosion and improve water quality, this event is for you. 

Please bring weather-appropriate clothing, boots, work gloves, and loppers or hand pruners. No prior experience needed! 

Registration is free, but required. 

*"Partnership between Waldo County Soil and Water Conservation District, Maine Forest Service, and Coastal Mountains Land Trust."*

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Bethel: Transitioning to Statewide Standards for Timber Harvesting in Shoreland Areas in the Unorganized Territories

*Bureau / Program:* Maine Forest Service 

*Date:* November 14, 2025 

*Time:* 7:00 AM 

*Location:* Hancock Lumber, Bethel Maine 693 Walkers Mills Road Bethel 04217

*Event Type:* Workshop/Training 

Transitioning to Statewide Standards for Timber Harvesting and Related Activities in Shoreland Areas [ [link removed] ] in the Unorganized Territories - Presentation and Field Visit 

Beginning January 2026, Maine's Statewide Standards for Timber Harvesting and Related Activities in Shoreland Areas (MFS Chapter 21 rule [ [link removed] ]) will take effect in the Unorganized Territories. Join Maine Forest Service staff for an informational presentation to learn about: 


* The upcoming rule change and its implications for timber harvesting operations in unorganized areas. 

* How the transition will be implemented. 

* Key standards for timber harvesting and related activities in shoreland zones. 

This presentation is designed for landowners, loggers, foresters, and other interested parties who want to understand how these changes may impact their operations. This presentation will include a 1.5-hour presentation at the Hancock lumber mill, followed by a visit to a nearby site on actively managed forest lands to see real examples and discuss how these changes impact day-to-day operations in the field. 

Proper Attire for weather conditions, and footwear for wet and uneven ground conditions, is advised for those participating in the field visit. Registration is free, but required. 

*Credits:* 

Credits Pending 

For questions, please contact Regional Enforcement Coordinator Randy Lagasse at 207-557-1086 or [email protected] <milto:[email protected]> 

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"Working the Woods" Slide Presentation

*Date*: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 

*Time*: 6:30 PM 

*Location*: Augusta City Center, 16 Cony Street, Augusta 

*Host*: Kennebec Historical Society 

Join the Kennebec Historical Society in welcoming Mary Morton Cowan, author of “Timberrr! A History of Logging in New England,” for her “Working in the Woods” presentation. Mary’s program offers an overview of logging practices from colonial times to the present day, discusses current challenges, and explores the future of our forests. These topics are also covered in her book. 

The event is open to the public at no cost; donations are gratefully appreciated. 




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