In this Issue...
Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Beginning January 2026, Maine’s Statewide Standards for Timber Harvesting and Related Activities in Shoreland Areas (MFS Chapter 21 rule) will take effect in the Unorganized Territories.
Join Maine Forest Service staff for an informational webinar to learn about:
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The upcoming rule change and its implications for timber harvesting operations in unorganized areas.
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How the transition will be implemented.
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Key standards for timber harvesting and related activities in shoreland zones.
This webinar is designed for landowners, loggers, foresters, and other interested parties who want to understand how these changes may impact their operations. The webinar will be recorded and made available on the Maine Forest Service website.
Please note: This change is in unorganized townships only - there will not be any changes in organized towns.
Pre-registration is required.
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Location: Norway, Maine (directions will be provided after registering for this workshop.)
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Presented by the Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District, the Ash Protection Collaborative of Maine (APCoM) lab at UMaine and Maine Forest Service.
This Ash Seed Saving workshop will focus on preserving our native ash trees in the face of the invasive emerald ash borer. Ash trees are an ecologically and culturally important tree species here in Maine, and they are facing a very serious threat.
This program will begin with an indoor session covering the importance of ash seed preservation, seed biology, and best practices for ensuring long term viability and ways in which you can contribute to citizen science. The second part of the workshop heads outdoors to explore the tools and techniques needed for proper seed collecting. This event will offer hope and tangible steps YOU can take for the future of this species and our forests!
Admission is FREE but registration is required. Light refreshments will be provided. Event is limited to 25 participants. Please register no later than Monday, September 15 so you can be notified in case of cancellation.
Contact Phone: 207-744-3111
The Maine Forest Service will be present at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association’s Common Ground Fair this year from September 19 to September 21. All are welcome to visit our booth in the Low Impact Forestry area to learn more about the services and assistance Maine Forest Service offers, or to get your woodland stewardship questions answered. Be sure to sign up to get in contact with your local District Forester, and to attend our presentations on forest pests, tree identification, forest ecology, and silviculture throughout the weekend.
Date: Thursday, September 25
Time: 2PM to 4PM
Location: Case Road, Winthrop, ME
Join Maine Woodland Owners on our family friendly tree id trail. Increase your knowledge and confidence to be in the woods by learning tree species identification, invasive plants, and how to take care of the Maine Woods.
Registration is not required but we would love to know you're coming!
For more information, contact olivia@mainewoodlandowners.org
Date: Saturday, September 13
Time: 9AM to 12PM
Location: Wiesendanger Wildlife Protection Area, South Road, Winthrop, ME
.2 miles from the intersection with rt. 202
Learn about an invasive plant management project using NRCS cost-share funds. Licensed Forester Jeff Williams will discuss the details of the project and information about cost-share funds for landowners will also be available.
For more information and to let us know you're attending, contact:
Two Rivers Chapter Leader, Andy Shultz
207.242.8845 or andy@aforestry.com
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