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Welcome to Maine Forestry!

This website is your free forest information source with topics on Maine forest laws, shore land regulations, taxes, pruning, thinning, timber harvesting, wildlife, forestry news , cost-share programs, and much more!

If you need forestry assistance, help is just a phone call or e-mail away. The laws and rules governing your woodlot are continually changing and you must keep up to date of the these changes. You are responsible for activities that are undertaken on your land. You must know the current laws or hire someone that does. I am a licensed professional forester with 30 years of experience in the woods related industry. I would take great pride in managing your timberlands or woodlot. Together we could accomplish your long-term goals. Some goals you may want to consider would include:

Enhancing the forest and biological diversity.
Improve the beauty and recreational value of your woodlot.
Improve wildlife habitat, soil, and water quality.
Improve the rate of growth and the quality of your trees and your timber profits.
Assure a steady supply of firewood.
Produce other valuable forest products.
Help keep the environment clean with healthy air.

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Asian Longhorned Beetle Alert

Family Forest 2008 Farm Bill

Landowner Liability Law Explained

Certified land gets preference for forestry assistance: Owners of family forest land who are third-party certified now get a little extra credit.

The Farm and Open Space Tax Law

Timber Harvesting Concerns

Are you planning on harvesting timber on your property in the future? Here are some considerations you should know about.

Timber Harvest Planning

Timber Harvest Systems

Timber Harvest Methods

Five State Laws That Affect Timber Harvesting

Do I need a someone to supervise the harvest?

Maine Notes

Gold in Maine

Maple Syrup Production

Property Tax Rates in Aroostook Towns

What's New?

Forest Connect offers Webinars for Forest Owners: Program offers live, interactive seminars on a wide array of topics.

NEW CONSERVATION STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM: New program encourages existing conservation activities and the adoption of additional ones on your forestlands.

WoodsWISE funding limited (update 8/13/11): Maine's cost-shared WoodsWISE program is currently facing a funding shortfall. Some news about the program will be announced at the end of August. More info when available.

Tornado is confirmed in Eagle Lake. An EF-1 tornado damages an area over 3 miles long and approximately 100 yards wide. Check out some of the pictures in the Photo Album.

2008 Farm Bill Meetings: The meetings are over and the forestry related programs were explained to interested landowners. Money is now available for woodland improvement projects.

Stumpage Report Posted: Maine timber prices for the 2010 year. Report to be released soon.

Tax Tips for 2010 year: Tax tips for forest landowners.

Liquidation Harvesting: A new Maine law addresses the practice of buying land, harvesting and then reselling.

Tree Growth Tax Law: Enrolling in this program could save you a lot of tax money on your woodlands. Program details and rates listed here.

Eagle Lake Lakeshore Regulations: Find info concerning lot clearing, home construction, remodeling, timber harvesting, permitting, and more.

Tree and Shrub Care

Are your yard trees and shrubs healthy and ready for the 2010 growing year? Trees and shrubs require a certain amount of yearly maintenance if they are to remain healthy and be a proud piece of your landscape. The following articles will provide you with basic tree care tips.

Fertilizing Trees and Shrubs

How to Prune Trees

Pruning Deciduous Trees and Shrubs

Planting Shrubs

Planting Trees

Guidelines for Assessing Storm Damaged Trees

Pruning Storm Damaged Trees

Managing Winter Injury to Trees and Shrubs

Backyard Wildlife Habitats

With spring and summer coming, now is the time to start planning a backyard wildlife habitat. Careful selection of trees, shrubs, and flowers can help attract the kind of wildlife you may want to attract to your property. The following articles will explain the various requirements of backyard habitats:

Backyard Wildlife Habitats