UMaine receives funds for remote sensing research for large-scale forest health assessment

State-of-the-art geospatial data collection and modeling to assess, monitor and forecast the quality, health and value of Maine forestlands is the focus of a new NASA-funded project led by the University of Maine.

UMaine gets $1 million grant to help strengthen state forest economy

The funding will help strengthen Maine’s forest economy and create jobs in rural Maine by increasing production of advanced bio-based products and support the purchasing of a former mill site.

Last Mills Cabinet nominee to come up for confirmation wins committee’s backing

Amanda Beal, who now heads the Maine Farmland Trust, gets a unanimous endorsement.

Lots of trees in Maine. Unfortunately, lots of pests, too

At Grow Maine Green Expo, experts discuss ways to slow down the spread of many destructive insects.

Debate brews over splitting Maine’s agriculture, conservation department

Some interest groups who represent farmers and conservationists want to break up the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, but Gov. Janet Mills has reservations.

Forest products group calls for new investment

Black named one of nation's top tree farmers

Taylor Pond residents to assess fire danger

Students demonstrate tree-felling skills

Fire vs. forest in Mexico