Jessica Leahy and Bob Seymour are the winners of the 2020 Maine Tree Farmer of the Year for their tree farm in Sebec, called Wicopy Woods. This is the second time this parcel has been recognized. The previous owner, Ron Locke, won the award in 1984.
Read MoreWhen they had the opportunity to retire Maine Woodland Owners members Steve and Jo Laurich decided that their next move would be to realize a life goal: becoming stewards of their own woodlot. Their pursuit of a home on several acres of land isn’t a typical story of seeking rest and relaxation at the end of a career. The two were committed to spending this next stage of their lives working in the woods – but it had to be the right property.
Read Moren the Jura Mountains of Switzerland is a farm woodlot managed for individual spruce trees of the highest quality. It is a fascinating example of very intensive irregular aged management following a silviculture system ...
Managing quality spruce has applicability for Maine woodlot owners given the reduction in spruce pulpwood markets.
There are also American musical instrument makers buying some fine spruce logs from the Northeast for resonance wood.
Read MoreA pre-harvest tour of China’s Thurston Park last weekend inspired questions by attending woodland owners and town residents. Here are four questions about the harvest posed during the tour.
Read MoreTom Doak of Maine Woodland Owners has done many presentations on his list of “The Ten Biggest Mistakes Woodland Owners Make.” Here is a new list to think about: “The Ten Biggest Mistakes Woodland Owners Make When Having a Harvest.” The two lists overlap some. I’ll share the story of one of those calls I don’t like to get, as a reminder of certain things to think about when planning to have your woodlot harvested. This is a true story, though without some of the identifying details.
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 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 MoreMaine is known as one of the most naturally beautiful states in the country. In particular, our forests attract thousands of tourists each year.
Read MoreThe storm on Sunday, Nov. 2, came as a blast of early, wet, heavy snow with winds packing the snow into tree crowns
Read MoreOur properties provide us with recreation and natural beauty. They do a lot more for many other species – especially birds.
Read MoreRodents and rabbits have their places in nature, but we humans prefer those places not to include our land or gardens.
Read MoreThe winter in Maine can be harsh and unforgiving enough to humans, but imagine what it is like for unprotected woodland properties. Check out these tips to keep your property healthy:
Read MoreIn addition to sharing their stately beauty, white-tailed deer can bring many benefits to your property.
Read MoreOne of the most common winter related tree issues in Maine is winter desiccation (also called winter drying).
Read MoreAs the weather cools, many of us are ready to break out the wood and enjoy the warmth and beauty of a fire.
Read MoreAs we head into beautiful fall weather, what better time to walk your boundary lines? It may not be the most exciting element
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