 Led by Maine Forest Service staff, this event is designed for landowners, loggers, foresters and other interested parties who want to understand how these changes may impact their operations. This workshop will include a presentation followed by a visit to a nearby site on actively managed forest lands.
What you'll learn:
- The upcoming rule change and its implications for timber harvesting operations in unorganized areas.
- How the transition will be implemented.
- Key standards for timber harvesting and related activities in shoreland zones.
This is a free training, but pre-registration is required. Workshops in Greenville (October 28), Bethel (November 14), and Ashland (November 21) are still available.
If you have any questions, please contact Brian holland at 207.215.0679 or brian.c.holland@maine.gov
Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Moulton’s Mill Preserve, Sebasticook Regional Land Trust
Help stabilize streambanks, improve water quality, and create better habitat for fish and wildlife in the Unity Pond watershed. Live staking is a hands-on conservation practice that makes a lasting difference for our lake and streams. Learn hands-on conservation skills, meet neighbors and local conservationists, and make a lasting difference for water and wildlife in our community.
We’ll provide tools and guidance. Please bring weather-appropriate clothing, boots, and work gloves. No prior experience needed!
This event is a collaboration between WCSWCD, FOLW, SRLT, ELC and UMaine.
Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
Time: 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: The event will take place along the shoreline of Unity Pond. Registered participants will receive the exact address and parking details by email closer to the event date.
Help stabilize streambanks, improve water quality, and create better habitat for fish and wildlife in the Unity Pond watershed. Live staking is a hands-on conservation practice that makes a lasting difference for our lake and streams. Learn hands-on conservation skills, meet neighbors and local conservationists, and make a lasting difference for water and wildlife in our community.
We’ll provide tools and guidance. Please bring weather-appropriate clothing, boots, and work gloves. No prior experience needed!
This event is a collaboration between WCSWCD, FOLW, SRLT, ELC and UMaine.
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
Location: Cherryfield Community Center, 53 Main Street, Cherryfield, ME
Large wood in freshwater streams provide habitat features which are vital to the survival of native brook trout, Atlantic salmon and other cold water fish species. Adding large wood to stream channels using the “chop and drop” method in conjunction with a timber harvest can create pools, provide cover for juvenile fish and enhance overall stream function.
This training is an opportunity for Licensed Foresters and Fisheries Biologists to meet the requirements of Maine Forest Service (MFS) Rule Chapter 25; Standards for Placing Wood Into Stream Channels to Enhance Cold Water Fisheries. This rule seeks to streamline the permitting process for landowners who wish to undertake voluntary wood addition projects in cooperation with state fisheries resource agencies.
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Stream Geomorphology – John Field, Fluvial Geomorphologist, Field Geology Services.
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Forest Stream Ecology and the Biological Effects of Large Wood Additions - Merry Gallagher, Native Fish Conservation Biologist, Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
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Standards for Placing Wood Into Stream Channels to Enhance Cold Water Fisheries - Tom Gilbert, Water Resources Specialist, Maine Forest Service.
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Timber Harvesting Techniques and Forestry Regulation – Stephen MacDonald, District Forester, Maine Forest Service.
There is no fee for this training but preregistration is required.
This workshop is approved for the following continuing education credits:
SAF – 3.5 category 1 credits
Date: Tuesday, October 28 and Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Location: Maine Lakes Science Center, LEA, 51 Willett Road, Bridgton ME
Join us for a 2-day, hands-on introduction to stream survey techniques and concepts associated with developing ecologically sound road/stream crossings. Day One will include field training on what information to collect and how to collect it. Day Two will see participants analyzing the data to develop preliminary designs in the classroom.
Workshop attendees may be eligible for Forestry Continuing Education Credits (CEUs), DEP Voluntary Contractor Certification CEUs, and Engineering CEUs.
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