Maine is the most heavily forested state in the nation, with trees growing on about 90% of the land here. We’ll discuss the trees themselves, from white pine to mountain ash, and learn interesting facts about different species of trees in Maine. We will also learn about the threats that invasive species pose to Maine trees and forests as well as the effects of climate change.
Guests
Patty Cormier, director, Maine Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry
Allison Kanoti, director of forest health & monitoring, Maine Forest Service
Nancy Olmstead, invasive plant biologist, Maine Natural Areas Program, Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry
Todd Robbins, tree warden, town of Cape Elizabeth; owner of TMR Property Services
Resources
- Maine Forest Service Index of Species
- Maine Forest Service: Forest Trees Of Maine
- Maine Yardscaping: Native Trees
- Maine Natural Areas Program: Advisory List of Invasive Plants
- The American Chestnut Foundation
- Maine Forest Service: Browntail Moth
- UMaine Cooperative Extension: Pruning Fruit Trees
- The Scourge at Maine’s Door: The emerald ash borer threatens to kill all of Maine’s ash trees, and the roots of tribal culture
- Ten ways to slow, prevent spread of invasive species in Maine
- Maine slows spread of Emerald Ash Borer with continued ash movement restrictions
- Bill Would Ban Aerial Herbicide Spraying In Maine Woods
- What you need to know about tapping birch trees for sap and syrup
- ‘We’re ready’ is maple producers’ rallying cry as Maine Maple Sunday approaches
- Understanding the Impact of Climate Change on Maine’s Forests
- UMaine, UNH Extensions offer webinar on fruit trees March 24
- Old-Growth Pines At Gulf Hagas
