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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


Maine Celebrates Forest Products Week: Honoring the Contributions and Innovation of Maine's Forest Industry

October 22, 2024 - AUGUSTA - In honor of Maine Forest Products Week, celebrated from October 20 to 26, 2024, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) and the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), in collaboration with the Professional Logging Contractors Northeast and the Maine Forest Products Council, have come together to celebrate and express profound appreciation for the enduring contributions of Maine's forest sector businesses and their dedicated workforce. Continue Reading


Maine State Forester Patty Cormier Elected President of the National Association of State Foresters

September 27, 2024 - AUGUSTA - The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) proudly announces that Patty Cormier, Maine State Forester, has been elected President of the National Association of State Foresters (NASF). Cormier's election marks a significant milestone, as she becomes the first Maine State Forester to hold this prestigious position since Austin Wilkins 59 years ago. Cormier will serve a one-year term as NASF President, continuing her long-standing commitment to sustainable forestry and forest management. 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


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