Woodland stewards manage their land, or land trust property, for the long term. To make all the information that is essential for
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Anyone involved in woodland ownership carries a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature. Thankfully, for landowners in Maine,
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Maine is home to the United States’ biggest unfragmented temperate broadleaf and mixed forest, which means it’s especially important for
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The Forest History Society is currently filming a documentary at the Biltmore Estate about the life of Carl Schenck, the original forester of the
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Harvesting timber efficiently while maintaining a safe wildlife habitat on your property poses unique challenges, but with the right knowledge,
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This is so good, I had to pass it along; Staghorn sumac tea! Sumac (Rhus typhina) is common, well known and easily recognized.
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has determined that more people are killed or seriously injured while felling trees than any other aspect of logging.
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By Chip Bessey My previous article discussed conditions in the markets for our timber and land. There isn’t much we can do about markets
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By Ken Laustsen and Lloyd Irland Hickory is one of several hardwood trees that just extends its natural range into Maine, at least for the time being
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By Michael A. Maines (The following questions are based on a topic idea from a University of Maine Forestry professor.)
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By Maxwell McCormack Planted trees contribute to woodlots. Value is added by advancing regeneration, improving stocking levels, and enhancing
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The Maine Forest Service has launched a video documentary series called Profiles of Woodland Stewardship. These short videos, now available online
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By Maxwell McCormack Since conifer seeds do not accumulate and remain viable in the forest duff layer, what is the origin of the green carpets
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The first recorded use of timber in Maine was the 1608 launching of the pinnace Virginia of Sagadahoc at the Popham Colony, when oak was as important for building ships as the better-known pine masts reserved for the king’s Navy.
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