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Effective July 1, 2022, Permit by Rule (PBR) fees collected by the Maine Forest Service for permanent stream crossings in the organized municipalities will increase from $74 to $125.? This increase is necessary to account properly for the costs of administering the PBR program and begin the process of aligning this fee with other state natural resource agencies such as DEP.
Questions regarding this matter may be directed to:
Donald Mansius
207-287-2791
[email protected]
Low-Impact Forestry 101
July 16?? 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jefferson, Maine.?
$30; $25 MOFGA and Mid-Coast Conservancy members
This half-day field course taught by foresters, soil scientists, and experienced land managers is a great introduction to the basics of forest ecology and active stewardship. While touring Hidden Valley Nature Center, we will cover woodland ecology, silviculture, legal issues, management plans, forest tending activities and more. Designed for those with beginner to intermediate experience with active forest stewardship, but open to all. Co-sponsored by Midcoast Conservancy.?
Register here.
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Logging with Farm Tractors and Forestry Winches? ?
August 27?? 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Common Ground Education Center, Unity, Maine
$100; $75 MOFGA members.
Learn the basic skills needed to safely use a winch-equipped farm tractor in the woods. This beginner-level course will cover basic tractor and winch operation, building hitches, skid trail layout, landing management, and techniques to limit residual stand damage. The course will not include hands-on tree felling instruction.
Register here.
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Introduction to Portable Sawmilling? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
September 26 ? Monday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Common Ground Education Center, Unity, Maine.
$100; $75 MOFGA members.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Join professional sawyer Nick Zandstra for a hands-on opportunity to learn about portable bandsaw mills. The course will cover basic mill operation, mill yard layout and techniques to maximize lumber quality while milling hardwood and pine logs harvested from the MOFGA woodlot. Please note: Though the course will be taught using a fully-hydraulic Woodmizer mill, the techniques discussed are also helpful for those who plan to use other sawmill brands and more entry-level models.
Register here.
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