Co-hosted by CFRU and the U.S. Forest Service
- Penobscot Experimental Forest, Bradley, Maine
- Tuesday, October 26, 2021, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Speakers and presenters include:
- Dave Houston, emeritus research plant pathologist, U.S. Forest Service
- Stacy McNulty, associate director, Adirondack Research Center, SUNY ESF
- Cameron McIntire, plant pathologist, U.S. Forest Service
- Allison Kanoti, state entomologist, Maine Forest Service
- Laura Kenefic, research forester, U.S. Forest Service
- Bill Livingston, interim director, School of Forest Resources, University of Maine
In-field visit and discussion at long-term beech bark disease (BBD) and beech leaf disease (BLD) monitoring plots on the PEF, including causes, signs, and effects of the diseases. Special focus on how to identify and manage trees with BBD tolerance and resistance, and the wildlife and other ecological values of beech.
CFRU member participation will be capped at 15. A summary of tour highlights will be shared afterwards, for those who can’t attend. Eventbrite registration can be found here.
Tour will depart from the parking lot of the Hart Building (U.S. Forest Service office at the PEF) at 54 Government Road in Bradley at 8:30 a.m. Transportation is on your own; truck or SUV recommended for short (< 10 miles) round-trip drive on gravel roads. Those comfortable carpooling may do so from the parking lot to reduce number of vehicles. The building is closed to visitors and COVID precautions will be taken. Masks are welcome but not required for this outdoor event.