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2025 Project Canopy Assistance and Urban and Community Forestry Restoration Grants
September 25, 2025 - Project Canopy Assistance and Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) Restoration Grants are available to state, county, and municipal governments, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations for developing and implementing community forestry projects and programs. Project Canopy, delivered to you by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Maine Forest Service (MFS), anticipates that $125,000 will be available in Project Canopy Assistance and $700,000 will be available in Urban and Community Forestry Restoration grants to support community forestry projects. Continue Reading
Maine Forest Service Urges Caution as Wildfire Danger Remains HIGH to VERY HIGH Statewide
August 14, 2025 - Augusta, Maine - The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's (DACF) Maine Forest Service (MFS) is urging all residents and visitors to take immediate precautions as wildfire danger remains elevated across the state. Much of central and coastal Maine is at VERY HIGH fire danger. Continue Reading
Billboards in Massachusetts and New Hampshire Urge Campers: Keep Maine Beautiful
May 21, 2025 - AUGUSTA, Maine - Just in time for the summer camping season, travelers from Massachusetts and New Hampshire heading to Maine will start seeing bold, eye-catching billboards with a simple message: Keep Campfires Wicked Good - Use Local Firewood. Continue Reading
Lyme Disease Awareness Month: Don't Let a Tick Make You Sick
May 9, 2025 - With warmer weather on its way, Maine's ticks are coming out to play. May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month (LDAM) and the Maine CDC reminds everyone to protect themselves from tickborne diseases. Continue Reading
Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed on Mount Desert Island
April 1, 2025 - Maine State Forester Patty Cormier today announced that the Maine Forest Service (MFS) Forest Health and Monitoring Division has confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) on Mount Desert Island (MDI) outside of the previously regulated area. Continue Reading
Red Pine Scale: 2024 Trapping Program Results
January 30, 2025 - Red pine scale (Matsucoccus matsumurae), an invasive pest native to Asia, has been causing significant damage to red pine (Pinus resinosa) stands in Maine. First identified in the United States in Connecticut during the 1940s, this pest was later detected in Maine on Mount Desert Island in 2014. It feeds on the inner bark of red pine, which can lead to crown thinning, needle loss, and eventual tree mortality, though early infestations may be difficult to detect. Continue Reading
Responsible Storm Cleanup Advisory
January 10, 2024 - Augusta, ME (Wednesday, January 10, 2024) - In the aftermath of severe weather, residents across Maine come together to restore power, clear debris, and get their lives back to normal. While safety and recovery are top priorities, it's crucial to remember that everyone involved in storm cleanup can play a vital role in keeping Maine's forests healthy and resilient. Continue Reading