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Morten receiving the KLT Harry Dwyer Forest Stewardship Award from Kirsten Brewer, KLT Director of Membership and Programming
District Forester Morten Moesswilde recently received the Kennebec Land Trust’s (KLT) Harry Dwyer Forest Stewardship Award. Mort was recognized as a statewide leader in forestry and woodland stewardship. KLT and Mort have worked together on the Kennebec Woodland Partnership since 2009 and on KLT’s Local Wood WORKS partnership since 2013. Kirsten Brewer, KLT’s Director of Membership and Programming described Mort as a great resource for staff, KLT members, and the community. KLT frequently refers people to Mort when they need forest management or stewardship advice. Many KLT interns have had the opportunity to job-shadow and receive mentoring from Mort as well.
The Harry Dwyer Forest Stewardship Award recognizes the service and stewardship of the late Harry Dwyer, a consulting forester and logger from Fayette. Harry was a KLT member, a member of its stewardship committee, and he served on its board of directors. From his arrival in Maine as a forestry student, Harry was civically engaged and recognized for his work to nurture Maine’s forests and their long-term health. KLT created the award in 2014 to remember Harry and recognize his love for Maine’s forests and his efforts to conserve and steward our woodlands.
Congratulations, Mort!
For More Information:
https://www.tklt.org/
https://www.localwoodworks.org/
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This free six-week course is intended to give participants a better understanding of forest management in Maine. The course will provide basic instruction for landowners or people who want to better read the landscape on: forestry, wildlife, ecological and recreation management.
The course will be held at Telstar High School in Bethel, ME and runs Thursday evenings from 6-8pm beginning on September 26th. It then runs as follows: 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24 and 11/7.
The classes will be hosted by Maine Forest Service District Forester, Mike Richard and will include guest speakers. The class will also include a field trip to an active timber harvesting site.
Topics will include:
- Defining Your Goals as a Landowner
- Deeds & Boundaries
- Tree Identification
- Management Plans & Cost Share Programs
- Non-Timber Forest Products (Christmas Trees & Maple Syrup)
- Wildlife Programs Management
- Tree Planting
- Timber Trespass and Wildfire
- Maine Forestry Rules and Regulations
- Common Tree Diseases and Logging Damage
- Forest Pests & Invasive Species
- Timber Harvesting/Chainsaw Safety Basics
- Silviculture
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For more information:
Contact Mike Richard by phone: (207) 441-3276 or email: michael.b.richard@maine.gov
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