Maine Woodland Owners’s largest indoor event of the year was held during the second day of the Maine Agricultural Trades Show. The event started with a brief annual members meeting followed by a series of intriguing presentations for woodland owners, forestry professionals, and people interested in forest conservation.
This meeting was live-streamed on Zoom and recorded and is available for viewing below.
For more information contact Jennifer Hicks: jenn@mainewoodlandowners.org/(207) 626-0005
0:00 - 22:48: Membership Meeting. Slide Presentation
22:50 - 40:00: Maine Tree Farmer of the Year award announcement.
44:36 - 1:40:00: Wood Market Update. Eric Kingsley of Innovative Natural Resource Solutions LLC provided the latest information about wood markets and the economic considerations for woodland owners when growing and harvesting their wood. Slide Presentation
1:42:00 - 2:15:00: Maine Woodland Owners Membership Survey Results. Dr. Jessica Leahy and her University of Maine graduate student team provided highlights from the woodland owner survey conducted in early 2025. Slide Presentation
2:17:00 - 2:46:00: Stories from the Field. Outgoing Executive Director Tom Doak shares stories from his nearly 22 years at Maine Woodland Owners.
2:47:00 - 3:05:00: Tribute to Tom Doak.
3:06:00 - 3:25:00: Next Steps for Maine Woodland Owners. Incoming Executive Director Amanda Egan provides an overview of Maine Woodland Owners moving into the future.
3:57:00 - 4:47:00: Observing and Monitoring Wildlife in Your Woods. Maine Woodland Owners Wildlife Biologist Autumn Randall discussed the latest technology woodland owners can use to learn more about wildlife activity on their property. Slide Presentation Slide Presentation
4:48:00 - 5:28.00: Forest Pest and Disease Update. Mike Parisio, Maine Forest Service Forest Entomologist, will provide the latest information about the threat of pests and diseases facing Maine’s forests. Slide Presentation
