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  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
May 25, 2023 at 8:01 PM

Jack Frost nipped at the trees!

Jack Frost nipped at the trees! View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service Jack Frost nipped at the trees! Have you noticed unusual changes in the leaves of your trees? You're not alone! Reports have been pouring in from concerned individuals who have observed …
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
May 25, 2023 at 7:31 PM

Embrace Safety and Fun at Maine State Park Beaches

Embrace Safety and Fun at Maine State Park Beaches View as a webpage  /  Share Maine State Parks Press  Release Embrace Safety and Fun at Maine State Park Beaches National Beach Safety Week Augusta (May 25, 2023) - The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Fore…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
May 25, 2023 at 4:49 PM

Public Comment Opportunity on PFAS Fund Draft Implementation Plan on June 12, 2023

Public Comment Opportunity on PFAS Fund Draft Implementation Plan on June 12, 2023 View as a webpage  /  Share Fund to Address PFAS Contamination PFAS Fund Draft Implementation Plan Public Hearing Augusta, ME - The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
May 25, 2023 at 3:45 PM

Maine State Parks and Public Reserved Lands Prepare for Increased Peak Season Visitation, Encourages Planning and Respect for Maine’s Outdoors

Maine State Parks and Public Reserved Lands Prepare for Increased Peak Season Visitation, Encourages Planning and Respect for Maine’s Outdoors View as a webpage  /  Share Press Release Maine State Parks and Public Reserved Lands Prepare for Increased Peak Season Vis…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
May 24, 2023 at 8:52 PM

Join the Search for Emerald Ash Borer

Join the Search for Emerald Ash Borer It's national emerald ash borer awareness week. Learn how you can help in the response to emerald ash borer in Maine. View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service Join the Search for Emerald Ash Borer It's national em…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
May 23, 2023 at 7:26 PM

Protecting Maine's Forests from Invasive Species During Vacation Season

Protecting Maine's Forests from Invasive Species During Vacation Season  View as a webpage  /  Share Protecting Maine's Forests from Invasive Species During Vacation Season  Augusta, May 23, 2023 - The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DA…
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May 23, 2023 at 2:37 PM

Woods Wise Wire - May 23, 2023

Woods Wise Wire - May 23, 2023 Browntail caterpillars are really good at travelling to new places - you can help stop them. View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service In this issue: Emerald Ash Borer and Ash Resilience Research Chop and Drop Fisheries …
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
May 19, 2023 at 8:04 PM

Arbor Week Awards Ceremony Honors Maine's Tree Conservation Efforts

Arbor Week Awards Ceremony Honors Maine's Tree Conservation Efforts View as a webpage? /? Share FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2023 Arbor Week Awards Ceremony Honors Maine's Tree Conservation Efforts Augusta, Maine ? Today, the annual Arbor Week Awards Ceremony occurr…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
May 19, 2023 at 8:02 PM

Stop Browntail Moth Hitchhikers

Stop Browntail Moth Hitchhikers Browntail caterpillars are really good at travelling to new places - you can help stop them. View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service Browntail Caterpillars are Trying to Travel for Free Now through late June, browntail…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
May 19, 2023 at 5:05 PM

June 2 Deadline For Relief Payments For Past Disasters

June 2 Deadline For Relief Payments For Past Disasters View as a webpage? /? Share The following news item is being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy. June 2 Deadline For Relief Payments For Past Disasters Those whose farm production and income suffered due to…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
May 17, 2023 at 12:31 PM

2023 Project Canopy Grants Announced: Supporting Tree Planting and Education Initiatives in Maine

2023 Project Canopy Grants Announced: Supporting Tree Planting and Education Initiatives in Maine View as a webpage? /? Share FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE?May 16, 2023 Media contact: Jim Britt 2023 Project Canopy Grants Announced: Supporting Tree Planting and Education Init…
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May 17, 2023 at 11:55 AM

Woods Wise Wire - May 17, 2023

Woods Wise Wire - May 17, 2023 View as a webpage? /? Share Maine Forest Service In this issue: Invasive Forest Plant Insect and Pathogen Workshop: Identification and Control Strategies - Orono & Bradley Managing your Woodlot for Wildlife - Smyrna Mills Forest He…
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May 15, 2023 at 7:49 PM

Forest & Shade Tree – Insect & Disease Conditions for Maine, May 15, 2023

Forest & Shade Tree ? Insect & Disease Conditions for Maine, May 15, 2023 View as a webpage? /? Share Maine Forest Service Forest & Shade Tree ? Insect & Disease Conditions for Maine, May 15, 2023 Emerald Ash Borer Regulatory Rule Changes Insects Dis…
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May 12, 2023 at 3:10 PM

Sharing Good News: Critical 13,500-Acre Section of Western Maine Protected

Sharing Good News: Critical 13,500-Acre Section of Western Maine Protected View as a webpage? /? Share The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Bureau of Parks and Lands (BPL) is pleased to share the following news in partnership with the Trust for …
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May 12, 2023 at 12:26 PM

Browntail Moth Update #4: May 12, 2023

Browntail Moth Update #4: May 12, 2023 Browntail caterpillars are molting and getting larger. View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service Browntail Moth Update #4: May 12, 2023 We've had some wonderful sunny and warm weather this past week; which means t…
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May 5, 2023 at 3:26 PM

Twelve Farms Awarded 2023 Maine Farms for the Future Program Grants

Twelve Farms Awarded 2023 Maine Farms for the Future Program Grants View as a webpage? /? Share Fore Immediate ReleaseMay 5, 2023 Media contact: Jim Britt Twelve Farms Awarded 2023 Maine Farms for the Future Program Grants Augusta, ME ? The Department of Agriculture,…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
May 4, 2023 at 12:22 PM

Emerald Ash Borer Regulation in Maine: What comes next?

Emerald Ash Borer Regulation in Maine: What comes next? Provide your perspectives on what should come next for emerald ash borer regulation in Maine View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service Emerald Ash Borer Regulation in Maine: What comes next? The e…
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May 2, 2023 at 12:51 PM

Woods Wise Wire - May 2, 2023

Woods Wise Wire - May 2, 2023 View as a webpage? /? Share Maine Forest Service In this issue: Your input is requested! Forestry Friday: Tick Talk with Chuck Lubelczyk Forestry for Maine Birds: Zoom Training & Field Workshop BMPs to Protect Water Quality on Haul …
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
April 28, 2023 at 9:07 PM

Browntail Moth Update #2: April 28, 2023

Browntail Moth Update #2: April 28, 2023 View as a webpage? /? Share Maine Forest Service Browntail Moth Update #2: April 28, 2023 This week, we observed browntail caterpillar emergence at all of our monitoring sites. It should be noted that although emergence was se…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
April 28, 2023 at 6:53 PM

LD 1048, An Act Regarding the Authority of Municipalities to Regulate Timber Harvesting, moves through the Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (ACF) Committee with a unanimous vote in support

LD 1048, An Act Regarding the Authority of Municipalities to Regulate Timber Harvesting, moves through the Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (ACF) Committee with a unanimous vote in support View as a webpage? /? Share Maine Forest Service LD 1048, An Act Regardi…
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April 28, 2023 at 3:32 PM

May 2023 Newsletter from the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

May 2023 Newsletter from the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands View as a webpage? /? Share Bureau of Parks and Lands May 2023 In this Issue: Director's Note: Field Work in the Smart Phone Era Welcome Jacob Pliskaner Camping News - Maine State Park Campgrounds Open on …
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April 28, 2023 at 12:47 PM

Reminder: Monday, May 1, Emerald Ash Borer and other Tree Health Concerns DACF Update for Cities and Towns

Reminder: Monday, May 1, Emerald Ash Borer and other Tree Health Concerns DACF Update for Cities and Towns View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service Emerald Ash Borer and other Tree Health Concerns  DACF Update for Cities and Towns   Monday, May 1, 2023, 10:00…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
April 26, 2023 at 7:41 PM

NEW! Browntail Moth Mitigation Fund Now Accepting Applications

NEW! Browntail Moth Mitigation Fund Now Accepting Applications Help your friends and family by encouraging your local government officials to apply for funding to reduce browntail in your community. View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service Browntail M…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
April 25, 2023 at 5:43 PM

Forestry Friday: Tick Talk with Chuck Lubelczyk

Forestry Friday: Tick Talk with Chuck Lubelczyk View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service Forestry Friday: Tick Talk with Chuck Lubelczyk Date: May 12, 2023Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMLocation: Virtual - Teams meeting This is a timely talk during Maine's Lyme Dise…
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April 25, 2023 at 11:36 AM

Woods Wise Wire - April 25, 2023

Woods Wise Wire - April 25, 2023 View as a webpage? /? Share Maine Forest Service WoodsWise East Program- Accepting Applications AUGUSTA ? Woodland owners in much of eastern Maine can now take advantage of new opportunities for technical and financial assistance. Th…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
April 24, 2023 at 7:28 PM

2022 Census of Agriculture - There's still time to respond!

2022 Census of Agriculture - There's still time to respond! View as a webpage? /? Share The following news item is being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy. 2022 Census of Agriculture - There's still time to respond! The Census of Agriculture is a complete count…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
April 19, 2023 at 6:24 PM

Emerald Ash Borer Regulation in Maine: What comes next?

Emerald Ash Borer Regulation in Maine: What comes next? Provide your perspectives on what should come next for emerald ash borer regulation in Maine View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service Emerald Ash Borer Regulation in Maine: What comes next? The e…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
April 18, 2023 at 6:03 PM

CORRECTED: Forestry for Maine Birds: Zoom Training & Field Workshop

CORRECTED: Forestry for Maine Birds: Zoom Training & Field Workshop View as a webpage? /? Share Maine Forest Service Please note the webinar date for the Zoom training is May 17. It was incorrectly listed as May 1, in a previously sent email. We apologize?for the…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
April 18, 2023 at 3:22 PM

Forestry for Maine Birds: Zoom Training & Field Workshop

Forestry for Maine Birds: Zoom Training & Field Workshop View as a webpage? /? Share Maine Forest Service Forestry for Maine Birds: Zoom Training & Field Workshop The?WoodWise East Program?is hosting a special training for foresters working in the DownEast ar…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
April 18, 2023 at 2:19 PM

Dairy Grants/Contracts Available Through Partnership

Dairy Grants/Contracts Available Through Partnership View as a webpage  /  Share The following news item is being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy. Dairy Grants/Contracts Available Through Partnership The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center, hosted by t…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
April 17, 2023 at 3:37 PM

UPDATE: Wildfire Awareness Press Conference, Tue, Apr 18, 10 a.m.

UPDATE: Wildfire Awareness Press Conference, Tue, Apr 18, 10 a.m. View as a webpage? /? Share *Smokey Bear images are included below the release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2023 Contact: Jim Britt and Kent Nelson ***Media Advisory*** ?Wildfire Awareness Week?A Ca…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
April 16, 2023 at 3:51 PM

Maine Forest Service Provides Status Update on Train Derailment

Maine Forest Service Provides Status Update on Train Derailment View as a webpage? /? Share For Immediate?ReleaseApril 16, 2023 Maine Forest Service Provides Status Update on Train Derailment Augusta, MAINE ? Following yesterday?s derailment of a Canadian Pacific …
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
April 15, 2023 at 9:47 PM

Maine Forest Service Responds to Freight Train Derailment Near Rockwood, Maine

Maine Forest Service Responds to Freight Train Derailment Near Rockwood, Maine View as a webpage? /? Share For Imediate ReleaseApril 15, 2023 Maine Forest Service Responds to Freight Train Derailment Near Rockwood, Maine Augusta, Maine ? At approximately 8:30 a.m.…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
April 13, 2023 at 9:02 AM

WoodsWise East Program- Accepting Applications

WoodsWise East Program- Accepting Applications View as a webpage? /? Share Maine Forest Service WoodsWise East Program- Accepting Applications AUGUSTA ? Woodland owners in much of eastern Maine can now take advantage of new opportunities for technical and financial …
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
April 12, 2023 at 11:27 AM

Forests of Maine Teachers' Tours - Apply by 4/14/23 to secure your spot!

Forests of Maine Teachers' Tours - Apply by 4/14/23 to secure your spot! View as a webpage? /? Share Maine Forest Service Forests of Maine Teachers' Tours - Apply by 4/14/23 to secure your spot! The following item is being sent to subscribers as a courtesy One of the…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
April 11, 2023 at 4:59 PM

Woods Wise Wire - April 11, 2023

Woods Wise Wire - April 11, 2023 View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service A chance to tell us your thoughts on emerald ash borer rules! How does emerald ash borer impact you? Do you have an opinion on the quarantine rules or emergency orders? Does your busine…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
April 11, 2023 at 3:29 PM

Fire Safety Tips for Spring Fire Season

Fire Safety Tips for Spring Fire Season View as a webpage? /? Share Maine Forest Service For Immediate ReleaseApril 11, 2023 Media Contacts: Kent Nelson?(207) 287-4989, Jim Britt?(207) 480-0558 FIRE SAFETY TIPS FOR SPRING FIRE SEASON Old Town:?The Department of Agric…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
April 10, 2023 at 3:47 PM

A chance to tell us your thoughts on emerald ash borer rules!

A chance to tell us your thoughts on emerald ash borer rules! View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service How does emerald ash borer impact you? Do you have an opinion on the quarantine rules or emergency orders? Does your business move ash wood or firewood? We …
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
April 4, 2023 at 6:03 PM

Emerald Ash Borer Listening Sessions

Emerald Ash Borer Listening Sessions View as a webpage  /  Share Maine Forest Service Emerald Ash Borer Listening Sessions The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is holding three listening sessions in April to gather input on emerald ash borer regul…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
April 4, 2023 at 5:59 PM

Woods Wise Wire - April 4, 2023

Woods Wise Wire - April 4, 2023 View as a webpage? /? Share Maine Forest Service In this issue: Forestry Rules of Maine: What you need to know FRA Forestry Forum Meeting Announcement - April 6, 2023 Emerald Ash Borer Listening Sessions Save the Dates: Forestry for M…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
April 3, 2023 at 3:32 PM

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands April 2023 Newsletter

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands April 2023 Newsletter View as a webpage? /? Share Bureau of Parks and Lands April 2023 In this Issue: Director's Note: Farewells to Staff Who've Made Lasting Impacts East Grand Lake Conservation Achievement - Ten+ Years in the Making …
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
April 2, 2023 at 3:48 PM

Reminder: The Cultural Importance of Brown Ash - April 3 at 1 pm - Online Presentation

Reminder: The Cultural Importance of Brown Ash - April 3 at 1 pm - Online Presentation View as a webpage? /? Share Nature Note The Cultural Importance of Brown Ash - April 3 Webinar The Cultural Importance of Brown AshApril 3, 1-2:30 pm - online - Register for this …
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
March 31, 2023 at 5:34 PM

New Emergency Order Area Announced as Invasive Emerald Ash Borer Continues Spread into Central Maine (Map and Photos)

New Emergency Order Area Announced as Invasive Emerald Ash Borer Continues Spread into Central Maine (Map and Photos) View as a webpage? /? Share Maine Forest Service For Immediate ReleaseMarch 31, 2023 Media Contact: Jim Britt New Emergency Order Area Announced as I…
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March 31, 2023 at 3:37 PM

Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Announces Inaugural Agritourism Coaching Program

Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Announces Inaugural Agritourism Coaching Program View as a webpage? /? Share Agricultural Resource Development For Immediate ReleaseMarch 31, 2023 Media contact: Jim Britt Department of Agriculture, Conservation an…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
March 31, 2023 at 12:42 PM

WoodsWise East Program- Accepting Applications

WoodsWise East Program- Accepting Applications View as a webpage? /? Share Maine Forest Service WoodsWise East Program- Accepting Applications AUGUSTA ? Woodland owners in much of eastern Maine can now take advantage of new opportunities for technical and financial …
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
March 28, 2023 at 5:09 PM

DACF to Increase and Improve Access to Maine-Grown Foods for Older Adults Using New Federal Grant

DACF to Increase and Improve Access to Maine-Grown Foods for Older Adults?Using New Federal Grant View as a webpage? /? Share Agricultural Resource Development For Immediate ReleaseMarch 28, 2023 Media contact: Jim Britt DACF to Increase and Improve Access to Maine-G…
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March 28, 2023 at 2:26 PM

Woods Wise Wire - March 28, 2023

Woods Wise Wire - March 28, 2023 View as a webpage? /? Share Maine Forest Service In this issue: Forestry Rules of Maine: What you need to know A Forest Carbon and Climate Adaptation Webinar Specifically for Forest Landowners Forestry Rules of Maine: What you nee…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
March 21, 2023 at 4:03 PM

2023 Farm Labor Survey : UMaine Extension opens farm labor and compensation practices survey

2023 Farm Labor Survey : UMaine Extension opens farm labor and compensation practices survey View as a webpage? /? Share The following news item is being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy. UMaine Extension Opens Farm Labor and Compensation Practices Survey A te…
  Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · [email protected]
March 21, 2023 at 3:29 PM

Woods Wise Wire - March 21, 2023

Woods Wise Wire - March 21, 2023 View as a webpage? /? Share Maine Forest Service In this issue: Forestry Rules of Maine: What you need to know The Cultural Importance of Brown Ash Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District (PCSWCD) Forest Health Webina…
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March 21, 2023 at 12:28 PM

Three Great Ways to Learn about Spruce Budworm in Maine

Three Great Ways to Learn about Spruce Budworm in Maine View as a webpage? /? Share Maine Forest Service Three Great Ways to Learn about Spruce Budworm in Maine Review our annual report. Each year, the Maine Forest Service and its cooperator network perform extensi…