Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Location: Jeff’s Catering, 15 Littlefield Way, Brewer
Maine's Forest: Economic Impact, Pending Legislation & Spruce Budworm
Speaker: Krysta West, Executive Director, Maine Forest Products Council
With so much going on in the forest industry, it’s critical to stay informed of current policy discussions and sector strengths/challenges. This evening provides a great overview of Maine’s forest industry, while focusing on some current and recent developments. Come hear Krysta West of the Maine Forest Products Council discuss:
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The recently released report, 2024 Statewide Economic Contribution of Maine’s Forest Products Sector, which shows that the industry remains a $8.3 billion powerhouse.
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Legislation pending in Augusta that can impact landowners, contractors, and mills; and
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An update on Maine LIPC’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Krysta will be joined by former MFPC Executive Director Patrick Strauch.
Pre-registration is requested to assure an accurate headcount for catering. Please register by Tuesday, February 3. Cost is $30 for Members, $40 for Non-members – payable at the door, via cash, credit card, or check.
For more information or to register, please contact Eric Kingsley at (207) 233-9910 or [email protected]
Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
In this webinar, Colleen Teerling will provide an overview of biological control programs currently underway in Maine (not exhaustive!), with a closer look at several especially interesting and impactful stories. Her talk will highlight how insects can serve as valuable allies in managing invasive species and protecting our forests and landscapes.
Colleen Teerling is an entomologist with the Maine Forest Service. She received her education at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia and the University of New Brunswick and has worked with the Maine Forest Service for nearly 17 years. Much of her work has focused on invasive insects, with biological control playing a central role.
We hope you’ll join us for what promises to be an engaging and informative evening.
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: February 13, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Coburn Woods, 299-300 Russell Road, Skowhegan, Maine
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Please join Maine Forest Service District Forester and Maine Woodland Owners Upper Kennebec Valley Chapter leader Jason Hilton for a harvest tour at Coburn Woods in Skowhegan. We will be touring a harvest site being conducted by Somerset Woods on their conservation property off the Russell Road.
We will cover topics such as selecting a harvest system that will work best to meet your goals, harvesting near vernal pools, road building for access, working around hiking trails, and much more. Presenters will be forester Jon Doty of Two Trees Forestry, who is overseeing the harvest as well as district forester Jason Hilton with the Maine Forest Service. Somerset Woods staff will also be on hand. If you are considering a future harvest on your property or just want to see a harvest in operation, please join us on Friday, February 13th, from 10 to noon at 299-300 Russell Road, Skowhegan, Maine, at the Coburn Woods Trailhead. Parking is limited, so if you are able to carpool, please do so. Advanced registration is appreciated.
We will be walking in the woods and snow, so please dress appropriately. Co-hosted with Somerset Woods Trustees, a land conservancy serving Somerset County landowners and communities since 1927. For more information, contact Somerset Woods at 207-612-1606 or email [email protected]. Hope to see you there.
Co-Sponsor: Maine Woodland Owners
Date: January 13, 2026 (COMPLETED), January 27, 2026(COMPLETED), February 10, 2026, February 24, 2026.
Location: Digital Webinar
Your land is part of your legacy. Planning what will happen to it after you are gone is a critical step to being a good steward. In fact, it may be the most important step you can take as a landowner—not just for your benefit but for the benefit of your family, your community, and the land itself.
Join UMass Extension and guest speakers for a free, four-part webinar series about planning the future of your land. Attend some or all the webinars. Get information. Ask questions. Hear the experience of other landowners.
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January 13(COMPLETED): Getting Started with Conservation-based Estate Planning
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January 27(COMPLETED): Passing on Your Land Using a Will or Trust
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February 10: Permanent Land Conservation Tools
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February 24: Becoming a Landowner
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