Recently, I returned to a northern Maine forest area I have visited regularly since 1979. It was a watershed study harvested in 1981. Over the years, I’ve marveled at the staying power of the common red raspberry. But now, after more than 30 years, the raspberry brambles are being suppressed by a new arrival, a dense mat of wild buckwheat.
Read MoreAll male members of the deer family – deer, moose and caribou – have antlers. On occasion, females also grow antlers. I don’t know if it’s because social media makes it easy to pass around photos and information, or . . .
Read MoreHabitat. Without proper habitat, the wildlife we’d like to attract and keep won’t make our woodlot their home. Improving, creating, and maintaining habitat can be as simple as . . .
Read MoreWe’ve made discontinued and abandoned roads a real focus of our legislative efforts. The laws dealing with these roads are a complete mess, and failure to deal with them in any meaningful way for 40 years has just made the problems worse. We have two bills in play.
Read Moren Maine, the nation’s most heavily forested state, with the second highest per capita use of firewood for heating, it only makes sense to create a firewood resource for the needy. That’s the message of . . .
Read MoreThey say that money doesn’t grow on trees. But, you might not anticipate . . .
Read MoreWe have spent a great deal of time protecting the Tree Growth Tax Law program. As I reported in previous Maine Woodland Owners newsletters, the Governor’s original budget proposal included a substantial rewrite of the law.
Read MoreSpring is here, and most people are excited to spend time outdoors again. Whether you're a gardener or a hiker, you can make a difference by noticing characteristics of the landscape around you while out in the great outdoors.
Read MoreSpring heralds the return of warm weather, colorful flowers, and wildlife.
Read MoreWater is a valuable resource we cannot live without. In fact, just over 70% of the human body is made up of water. This makes clean water crucial all over the United States, but particularly in places like Maine where woodlands, rivers, ponds, and oceans make up a great deal of the overall topography.
Read MoreIf you have a nature-based hobby, Maine is a wonderful state for you. We’re home to thousands of acres of pristine woodlands and water sources, and many of our residents have them in their own backyards.
Read MoreMosquitos and black flies are a particular nuisance in Maine. Whether you're barbecuing, hiking, or simply sitting on your porch reading the newspaper, these little pests will find and annoy you.
Read MoreMaine serves as a microcosm for the rest of New England, with almost every habitat represented somewhere in the state’s landscape. There are many ways for residents and visitors alike to explore Maine.
Read MoreMaine's beautiful forests are susceptible to a host of invasive species. From wood borers to defoliators to disease, these species can quickly damage and kill a large amount of forest.
Read MoreInvasive plants in Maine can be severely detrimental to woodlands. They feed off and suffocate delicate undergrowth and threaten the ecosystem of forests.
Read MoreBack in 1997, an article in the Maine Woodland Owners newsletter raised questions about the spread of Lyme disease in Maine.
Read MoreCoyotes – they've been conjuring up scary images and fueling hunting expeditions for decades. Recent research suggests that coyotes are not only beneficial; they are necessary to our ecosystem.
Read MoreConverting your woodlands into a wildlife conservatory is encouraged by the Maine government. There are tax breaks and financial incentives for woodland owners with acreage
Read MoreIdentifying a tree can be as simple as glancing at the leaves, when they’re out. By winter, though, those easily recog
Read MoreSome bugs are beneficial to your backyard or garden, especially in Maine, which is rich in deciduous forests, wildlife, and natural resources.
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