Woods Wise Wire
The Maine Forest Service has published its 2018 Wood Processor Report.
It can be downloaded here: https://digitalmaine.com/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1213&context=for_docs
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WHEN:
Thursday, December 5, 2019
WHERE:
Jeff’s Catering -15 Littlefield Way, Brewer, Maine
TIME:
5:30 - 6:15 PM - Social “Hour”
6:15 - 7:00 PM - Buffet Dinner
7:00 - 8:00 PM – Forum Speakers
COST:
FRA Members - $25 / Non-members - $35 - Payable at the door. Payment via cash, check or credit card.
TOPIC:
GO Lab - A New Market in Madison, Maine
Josh Henry, CEO of GO Lab (Belfast, ME), will talk about his company’s plans to establish a new wood-using manufacturing facility in Maine. GO Lab is importing European technology to the former UPM paper mill in Madison, Maine, where it will be using softwood fiber to make insulating wood composites (boards, batts and loose fill) – a building products market currently dominated by foam and fiberglass. This new use of low-grade fiber will create over 120 jobs directly and a new market for loggers and mills in the region. This is a great opportunity to hear about a new technology, company and market that is helping diversify Maine’s forest economy.
PRESENTER:
Joshua Henry, Chief Executive Officer, Go Lab
REGISTRATION:
Please e-mail Eric Kingsley, ekingsley@forestresources.org
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The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in cooperation with the Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District, welcomes all local residents with an interest in conservation practices on private agricultural lands and woodlands to participate in a Local Working Group meeting at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 2019at the Farmington Municipal Building, 153 Farmington Falls Road.
The group will discuss local Franklin County natural resource priorities and provide recommendations on the prioritization and allocation of funds under the 202 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
Agricultural producers, private woodland owners, members of environmental/watershed organizations or land trusts, professionals in soil, water, plant, wetland or wildlife sciences, and those familiar with agricultural and natural resource concerns in Franklin County are welcome to join the group for discussion and refreshments.
Anyone who requires special accommodations to attend the meeting or has any questions should contact Amanda Burton, NRCS District Conservationist at 207-860-7335 by Dec. 5th or Rosetta White at 207-778-4279.
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WHERE:
Carlisle Academy at Spring Creek Farm, Lyman, Maine
DATE & TIME:
Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 9am-3pm
(Rain Date Saturday, December 14, 2019)
This is a 1-day training limited to 8 participants
COST:
Cost per person = $100 (including food and drinks)
INSTRUCTOR:
Mike St. Peter Safety Services will provide hands-on safety and operations training for chainsaw users. They have trained thousands of folks in safe and productive tree felling, including the University of Maine School of Forest Resources, the Maine Certified Logging Professionals Program, and many others.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Anyone who works with a chainsaw full or part time will benefit from this hands-on technical training!
WHAT WILL BE COVERED?
Personal Protective Equipment s Chainsaw Safety Features & Maintenance Procedures s Chainsaw Operation s Ergonomics/Body Positioning s Precision Directional Felling s …and more!
Participants will receive training certificates upon course completion
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Nick Armentrout 207-604-2290 nick@carlisleacademymaine.com
Spring Creek Farm 65 Drown Lane, Lyman, ME www.carlisleacademymaine.com
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