FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Big Tree Contest is now in effect through Oct. 15.

The goal of the contest is to find the largest/oldest native trees, including the lesser-known trees listed on the Maine Forest Service website at www.maineforestservice.org under “Project Canopy.”

Nominations submitted to the Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District will be given to Patty Cormier of the Maine Forest Service. She will then visit the site of each nominated tree. The tree will then be measured to see if it’s the biggest in Franklin County or Maine.

Nomination forms may be picked up at 107 Park St. or downloaded at www.franklincswcd.org.

Individuals who nominate a tree that is “big” for the contest will receive a “Forest Trees of Maine” booklet. Anyone who finds a tree that becomes a state winner will receive recognition at the district’s annual meeting in April where they will be awarded a certificate.

FMI: 207-592-2238, 207-778-4279.