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Join the Cooperative Forestry Research Unit for a day in the field to visit areas recently affected by two forest defoliators, spruce budworm (SBW) and forest tent caterpillar (FTC). Heightened activity from these insects in the spring and summer of 2024 has resulted in defoliated areas in Aroostook County and beyond. We’ll hear from the Maine Forest Service to discuss potential impacts on forest health, get input from CFRU members on how they are monitoring damage with remote sensing and UAS, discuss options and strategies to curb these forest pests populations and hear from CFRU scientists on related research.
Field tour details & logistics:
• CFRU will have 2 vans leaving from UMaine for Madawaska after the Advisory Committee Mtg. on Oct. 23rd. Save your seat and RSVP.
• Need a room in the area on the night of the 23rd? Check out Inn of Acadia in Madawaska. CFRU has blocked rooms until October 11th for $139. Call (207) 728-3402 and tell them you’re with the UMaine for the group rate.