Exploring the Future Forests of Maine
August 21 — Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Head of Tide Preserve, Belfast, Maine. Free. Join conservation biologist Aleta McKeage for a tour of the Forest Research Common Garden at Head of Tide Preserve in Belfast. We’ll discuss the impacts of climate change and invasive plants and pests on the health of Maine’s native tree species. We’ll also explore the role assisted migration — the intentional introduction of new climate-adapted tree species — could play in ensuring forest resilience and productivity in the future. We’ll look specifically at the climate-adapted species growing at Head of Tide and discuss their timber, forest products, food and wildlife habitat potential. Co-sponsored by Waldo County Soil and Water Conservation District.
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Logging With Farm Tractors and Forestry Winches
September 4 — Saturday, 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.
Please bring a lunch.
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Introduction to Portable Sawmilling
September 27 — 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 Wood-Mizer mill, the techniques discussed are also helpful for those who plan to use other sawmill brands and more entry-level models. Please bring a lunch.
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