NORWAY — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry Forest Pest Outreach and Survey Project in cooperation with Oxford Soil & Water Conservation District will present Invasive Forest Pest Training from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, at Norway Municipal Building, 19 Danforth St.

The free program will train people to recognize Asian longhorned beetle, emerald ash borer, hemlock wooly adelgid and other forest pests. These invasive pests pose serious threats to the trees and forests of Maine. The best defense is early detection by people who work with trees and by those who enjoy the outdoors.

Those who should attend include people interested in learning how to recognize the host trees, the signs of infestation from selected forest pests, how to survey for them and how to report suspicious areas. Participants will also learn how to effectively disseminate information to the public to help spread awareness.

Training topics will be the potential impact of invasive forest pests on the state; identification and life cycles and pest damage; host tree identification; how to conserve and report a suspect insect; current management activities; sharing what you’ve learned about these forest pests; and resources available to help with outreach.

To register email the following information to [email protected] or call Lorraine Taft at 207-832-6241: Name, email address, phone number, affiliation (organization or employer).

Credits may be applied for.