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SUMMARY:Northern Hardwood Conference
DESCRIPTION:2023 Northern Hardwood Conference – hosted in Fredericton\, New Brunswick by CFRU member\, NHRI.\nForestry professionals will meet in for a three-day in-person event. The first day is filled with workshops\, industry showcases\, and a trade show. The second day is a presentation day for managers and researchers with a banquet and maple syrup themed social evening. Finally\, the third is a full field day at AV Group NB land at Skiff Lake/Canterbury just one hour west of Fredericton. The conference at a glance agenda is available here. Early bird prices for tickets and hotel rooms are available until June 15th. \nThe event partners include the Northern Hardwoods Research Institute\, the University of New Brunswick\, and the Canadian Institute of Forestry – Maritimes Section. \nCFRU/UMaine researchers Laura Kenefic and Nicole Rogers will be presenting on some of their current research areas including mixedwood management and the interaction of site and silviculture in the Northeast. NHRI joined the CFRU advisory committee in January of 2022 and we hope representation will include some of our CFRU members from Maine! \nPlease contact Storm Robinson\, Conference Coordinator at storm.robinson@hardwoodsnb.ca or Susan Willis\, Field Workshop Coordinator at susan.willis@hardwoodsnb.ca with any questions.
URL:https://umaine.edu/cfru/event/northern-hardwood-conference/
LOCATION:Fredericton Convention Centre\, 670 Queen Street\, Fredericton\, New Brunswick\, E3B 1C2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Spring Workshop - Digital Soil Maps\, FVS\, and more.
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for our spring workshop! This virtual webinar\, perfect for getting your foresters out of the woods during muddy May days\, will feature a number of recent CFRU projects and how to utilize the products delivered. Topics covered will include: \n\nFVS and the Acadian Variant updates\nDigital soil maps: how to use and interpret them\nNRCS’s web soil survey
URL:https://umaine.edu/cfru/event/spring-workshop-digital-soil-maps-fvs-and-more/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T160000
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SUMMARY:CFRU Spring Advisory Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please RSVP through Eventbrite for in-person attendance by April 13. Contact regina.smith@maine.edu with any questions. \n 
URL:https://umaine.edu/cfru/event/cfru-spring-advisory-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Buchanan Alumni House\, University of Maine Orono\, 160 College Avenue\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T150000
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CREATED:20221201T130146Z
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SUMMARY:CFRU Winter Advisory Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Winter Advisory Committee Meeting on Thursday\, January 26th. If you are attending in person\, please sign-up through Eventbrite. If you are joining via Zoom and have not received a calendar invite with a link\, please contact regina.smith@maine.edu.
URL:https://umaine.edu/cfru/event/cfru-winter-advisory-meeting/
LOCATION:Buchanan Alumni House\, University of Maine Orono\, 160 College Avenue\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230114
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SUMMARY:CFRU Request for Proposals Due
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information.
URL:https://umaine.edu/cfru/event/cfru-request-for-proposals-due/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T150000
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CREATED:20220902T130914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T113804Z
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SUMMARY:CFRU Fall Field Tour - Weymouth Point
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our fall field tour at long-term research area\, Weymouth Point. We will be discussing the outcomes of studies thus far\, ongoing work\, future research ideas\, and the upcoming remeasurement in 2023. More information to be announced. Planning to attend? Please sign up through Eventbrite.
URL:https://umaine.edu/cfru/event/cfru-fall-field-tour-weymouth-point/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T204531
CREATED:20220902T130737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T205352Z
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SUMMARY:CFRU Fall Advisory Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Planning to attend? Please sign up via Eventbrite so we can count you for lunch or join via Zoom. \n2022 CFRU Fall Advisory Agenda
URL:https://umaine.edu/cfru/event/cfru-fall-advisory-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Buchanan Alumni House\, University of Maine Orono\, 160 College Avenue\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T170000
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CREATED:20220902T130518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T205217Z
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SUMMARY:CFRU Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Intended to connect researchers to our CFRU members\, this event is open to all. We will be presenting results from a membership survey aimed at identifying the short-term research interests of our cooperative. This event is intended to assist potential researchers with developing proposals for the RFP that typically goes out in November for funding from the CFRU beginning in July 2023. Planning to attend? Please sign up here.
URL:https://umaine.edu/cfru/event/cfru-listening-session/
LOCATION:Nutting Hall\, Plum Creek Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T163000
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CREATED:20220621T143251Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Introduction to Unoccupied Aerial Systems for Forestry
DESCRIPTION:This two-day workshop will explore the basics of Unoccupied Aerial Systems with a focus on applications in forestry. You will learn what is required to get your FAA UAS Remote Pilot certification and how to effectively prepare for the exam. The workshop will also cover all aspects of UAS including aircraft types\, flight and mission planning\, field safety checks\, and flight practice with your own UAV (weather permitting). Finally\, you will learn how to complete basic data transfer and processing of UAV imagery. 9.5 Cat 1 SAF CFE hours will be provided. \nTuesday & Wednesday\, August 16 & 17\, 2022\n9:00 am to 4:30 pm\nWheatland Geospatial Analysis Laboratory\nNutting Hall | UMaine | Orono\, ME
URL:https://umaine.edu/cfru/event/workshop-introduction-to-unoccupied-aerial-systems-for-forestry/
LOCATION:Wheatland Geospatial Lab\, Nutting Hall\, Orono\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T150000
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CREATED:20220621T145322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T115232Z
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SUMMARY:SAF Summer Field Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Maine SAF for the summer field tour that will explore long-term CFRU research site\, Austin Pond. Presenters will lead a walking tour through a handful of various treatments and PCT experiments. There will be a brief overview of new and concerning forest pests\, as well as some established native insects that are outbreaking this year. The afternoon will be focused on a larch plantation tour to discuss a brief history of larch in New England\, larch trials dating back to the late 80’s\, larch silviculture\, and potential uses for larch & carbon. There are 3.5 CFEs available for the day. \nThe group will meet at the Weyerhaeuser office in Bingham\, Maine at 8:00AM. From there we will caravan to Austin Pond. More information can be found on the SAF website. \nClick here for the 2022 Maine SAF summer field tour agenda.
URL:https://umaine.edu/cfru/event/saf-summer-field-tour/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220720T163000
DTSTAMP:20260604T204531
CREATED:20220621T142915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T142915Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: 3D Point Clouds for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:This one day workshop will explore the basics of 3D point cloud processing using tools in Global Mapper Pro and ArcGIS Pro. You will learn where to get publicly available point cloud data\, how to visualize your data\, how to create bare earth DTMs\, canopy surface models\, canopy height models\, hillshades\, and other common raster lidar metrics. Participants will walk away with the tools and knowledge to apply the workflows used in the workshop to their existing lidar and photo-based point cloud datasets. 5.5 Cat 1 SAF CFE hours will be provided. \nWednesday\, July 20\, 2022\n9:00 am to 4:30 pm\nWheatland Geospatial Analysis Laboratory\nNutting Hall | UMaine | Orono\, ME
URL:https://umaine.edu/cfru/event/workshop-3d-point-clouds-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Wheatland Geospatial Lab\, Nutting Hall\, Orono\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T204531
CREATED:20220621T142455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T142950Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Lidar Enhanced Forest Inventory Demystified
DESCRIPTION:This half-day workshop will explore commonly used workflows for lidar-based Enhanced Forest Inventories. We will discuss core concepts\, important considerations for success\, and provide hands-on experience with key steps involved to generate EFI prediction maps. We will also address how to effectively integrate EFIs into your GIS workflows and decision-making process. 3.5 Cat 1 SAF CFE hours will be provided. \nTaught by Tony Guay & Dave Sandilands\nWheatland Geospatial Lab \nWednesday\, June 22\, 2022\n9:00 am to 1:00 pm\nWheatland Geospatial Analysis Laboratory\nNutting Hall | UMaine | Orono\, ME
URL:https://umaine.edu/cfru/event/workshop-lidar-enhanced-forest-inventory-demystified/
LOCATION:Wheatland Geospatial Lab\, Nutting Hall\, Orono\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T133000
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CREATED:20211008T175502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T175502Z
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SUMMARY:FCCI Field Tour: How will climate change impact mixed hardwood forests in Maine?
DESCRIPTION:Background \n\nBuilding on the success of our 2020 Science and Practice Forum and 2020-2021 Science & Practice Webinar Series\, FCCI and FSG are pleased to announce our followup series that will address climate change impacts on the different forest types found in Maine through a combination of 1-hour webinars paired with half day field tours. The webinars will provide an overview of the topics and issues faced at each site: including those related to the intersection of climate adaptation and site-specific biodiversity. Webinars will include time for Q&A and to showcase field tour specifics. The field tours will examine climate impacts and management at each site\, lunch is included with registration (fee for each tour: $20). Webinar registration is free.\nRegistration for webinars & tours\n\nSession 4 Field Tour: Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust (Mixed Hardwood) \n\nHosted by Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust personnel\nField Tour: Apr. 29th\, 2022 9:30AM – 1:30PM\n\nRangeley Lakes Heritage Trust has conserved 14\,000 acres of land including 50 miles of lake and river frontage\, 15 islands and the majestic 2\,443 foot Bald Mountain\, all in the Rangeley Lakes Region. This diverse yet ecologically distinct region encompasses many different landowners\, which have worked directly with Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust. More information is available here.
URL:https://umaine.edu/cfru/event/fcci-field-tour-how-will-climate-change-impact-mixed-hardwood-forests-in-maine/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T100000
DTSTAMP:20260604T204531
CREATED:20220124T171408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T171408Z
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SUMMARY:Current Issues and Opportunities: a Look Towards the Future - UEF Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Background:\nUNIVERSITY OF EASTERN FINLAND\, in collaboration with the University of Maine and the Michigan State University\, will present a four-part webinar series focused on Forestry in Finland and northern US. \nWebinar 4: Current Issues and Opportunities: a Look Towards the Future – April 28th\, 2022. 9AM EST.\nThe fourth and the final webinar considers the current issues and opportunities in research\, development\, and innovation sector\, as well as economics and markets not forgetting climate change and the maintenance of biodiversity. The speakers are Jyrki Kangas (University of Eastern Finland)\, Raju Pokharel (Michigan State University) and Bri Bowman (FOR/Maine). At the end of the fourth webinar\, there is a closure for the webinar series. \nHow:\nPre-registration for this webinar is recommended by April 24th\, 2022. Click here to register. \nClick here to view a flyer for the webinar series.
URL:https://umaine.edu/cfru/event/current-issues-and-opportunities-a-look-towards-the-future-uef-webinar-series/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T204531
CREATED:20220325T170750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T204942Z
UID:10000052-1651132800-1651161600@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:2022 Spring Advisory Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our spring advisory committee meeting will take place on April 28th\, from 8:00AM to 4:00PM in the Wells Conference Center at the University of Maine Orono. The meeting will be held in a hybrid manner through Zoom for those who cannot attend in person. We will be hearing full project proposals from potential researchers as well as other CFRU updates. We ask that you sign up through Eventbrite so we have an accurate headcount for meals and refreshments. 2022 CFRU Spring Advisory Agenda. \nPlease contact regina.smith@maine.edu or leslee.noyes@maine.edu with any questions. \n2022 CFRU Spring Advisory Meeting flyer
URL:https://umaine.edu/cfru/event/spring-advisory-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Wells Conference Center\, Munson Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T204531
CREATED:20211008T175014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T175014Z
UID:10000060-1651060800-1651064400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:FCCI Webinar: How will climate change impact mixed hardwood forests in Maine?
DESCRIPTION:Background \n\nBuilding on the success of our 2020 Science and Practice Forum and 2020-2021 Science & Practice Webinar Series\, FCCI and FSG are pleased to announce our followup series that will address climate change impacts on the different forest types found in Maine through a combination of 1-hour webinars paired with half day field tours. The webinars will provide an overview of the topics and issues faced at each site: including those related to the intersection of climate adaptation and site-specific biodiversity. Webinars will include time for Q&A and to showcase field tour specifics. The field tours will examine climate impacts and management at each site\, lunch is included with registration (fee for each tour: $20). Webinar registration is free.\nRegistration for webinars & tours\n\nSession 4 Webinar: Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust (Mixed Hardwood) \n\nHosted by Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust personnel\nWebinar: Apr. 27th\, 2022 12:00PM – 1:00PM\n\nRangeley Lakes Heritage Trust has conserved 14\,000 acres of land including 50 miles of lake and river frontage\, 15 islands and the majestic 2\,443 foot Bald Mountain\, all in the Rangeley Lakes Region. This diverse yet ecologically distinct region encompasses many different landowners\, which have worked directly with Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust. More information is available here.
URL:https://umaine.edu/cfru/event/fcci-webinar-how-will-climate-change-impact-mixed-hardwood-forests-in-maine/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T100000
DTSTAMP:20260604T204531
CREATED:20220124T170750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T170750Z
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SUMMARY:Economics\, forest operations and technology - UEF Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Background\nUNIVERSITY OF EASTERN FINLAND\, in collaboration with the University of Maine and the Michigan State University\, will present a four-part webinar series focused on Forestry in Finland and northern US. \nWebinar 3: Economics\, forest operations and technology – March 24th\, 2022 9 AM EST\nThe third webinar deals with economics\, forest operations and technology\, including the journey from logging to the value product examples via mechanization and machine operations. The speakers are Kalle Kärhä (University of Eastern Finland)\, Charlie Becker (Lyme Great Lakes Timberlands) and Dana Doran (Maine Loggers Association). \nHow:\nPre-registration for this webinar is recommended by March 20th\, 2022. Click here to register. \nClick here to view the flyer for the webinar series.
URL:https://umaine.edu/cfru/event/economics-forest-operations-and-technology-uef-webinar-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T204531
CREATED:20211008T173803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T173803Z
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SUMMARY:FCCI Field Tour: How will climate change impact coastal spruce-fir forests in Maine?
DESCRIPTION:Background \n\nBuilding on the success of our 2020 Science and Practice Forum and 2020-2021 Science & Practice Webinar Series\, FCCI and FSG are pleased to announce our followup series that will address climate change impacts on the different forest types found in Maine through a combination of 1-hour webinars paired with half day field tours. The webinars will provide an overview of the topics and issues faced at each site: including those related to the intersection of climate adaptation and site-specific biodiversity. Webinars will include time for Q&A and to showcase field tour specifics. The field tours will examine climate impacts and management at each site\, lunch is included with registration (fee for each tour: $20). Webinar registration is free.\nRegistration for webinars & tours\n\nSession 3 Webinar: Schoodic Institute (Coastal Spruce-Fir) \n\nHosted by Nicholas Fisichelli (Schoodic) and Peter Nelson (Schoodic)\nField Tour: Feb. 24th 2022\, 9:30AM – 1:30PM\n\nThe Schoodic Institute in Winter Harbor\, Maine is involved with ongoing research in Acadia National Park where changes related to warming temperatures\, changing precipitation patterns\, habitat fragmentation\, and invasive plants\, pests\, and diseases are being documented. More information about Schoodic is here.
URL:https://umaine.edu/cfru/event/fcci-field-tour-how-will-climate-change-impact-coastal-spruce-fir-forests-in-maine/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T100000
DTSTAMP:20260604T204531
CREATED:20220124T165859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T170941Z
UID:10000055-1645693200-1645696800@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Ecology and Management - UEF Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Background\nUNIVERSITY OF EASTERN FINLAND\, in collaboration with the University of Maine and the Michigan State University\, will present a four-part webinar series focused on Forestry in Finland and northern US. \nIn each 1-hour session\, the speakers from all three locations (Finland\, Maine and Michigan) will speak about the topic from their own locality specific perspective. At the end of the session\, there is some time for questions and open discussion. The speakers are not only from the universities\, but also from other institutes like Finnish Forest Centre\, Natural Resources Institute Finland\, Maine Forest Products Council and Michigan Department of Natural Resources\, to be mentioned. \nWebinar 2: Ecology and Management – February 24th\, 2022 – 9 AM EST\nIn the second webinar\, the discussion is more about ecology and management. Which species and forest types are the most important to each location and what kind of general management regimes exists? The speakers are Kari T. Korhonen (Natural Resources Institute Finland)\, Mike Walters (Michigan State University) and Ian Prior (Seven Islands Land Company). \nHow:\nPre-registration for this webinar is recommended by February 20th. Click here to register. \nClick here to view the flyer for the webinar series.
URL:https://umaine.edu/cfru/event/ecology-and-management-uef-webinar-series/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T204531
CREATED:20211008T173357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T173823Z
UID:10000072-1645617600-1645621200@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:FCCI Webinars: How will climate change impact coastal spruce-fir forests in Maine?
DESCRIPTION:Background \n\nBuilding on the success of our 2020 Science and Practice Forum and 2020-2021 Science & Practice Webinar Series\, FCCI and FSG are pleased to announce our followup series that will address climate change impacts on the different forest types found in Maine through a combination of 1-hour webinars paired with half day field tours. The webinars will provide an overview of the topics and issues faced at each site: including those related to the intersection of climate adaptation and site-specific biodiversity. Webinars will include time for Q&A and to showcase field tour specifics. The field tours will examine climate impacts and management at each site\, lunch is included with registration (fee for each tour: $20). Webinar registration is free.\nRegistration for webinars & tours\n\nSession 3 Webinar: Schoodic Institute (Coastal Spruce-Fir) \n\nHosted by Nicholas Fisichelli (Schoodic) and Peter Nelson (Schoodic)\nWebinar: Feb. 23rd 2022\, 12:00PM – 1:00PM\n\nThe Schoodic Institute in Winter Harbor\, Maine is involved with ongoing research in Acadia National Park where changes related to warming temperatures\, changing precipitation patterns\, habitat fragmentation\, and invasive plants\, pests\, and diseases are being documented. More information about Schoodic is here.
URL:https://umaine.edu/cfru/event/fcci-webinars-how-will-climate-change-impact-coastal-spruce-fir-forests-in-maine/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T100000
DTSTAMP:20260604T204531
CREATED:20220124T165000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T170907Z
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SUMMARY:Institutions\, Policy and Actors - UEF Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Background\nUNIVERSITY OF EASTERN FINLAND\, in collaboration with the University of Maine and the Michigan State University\, will present a four-part webinar series focused on Forestry in Finland and northern US. \nIn each 1-hour session\, the speakers from all three locations (Finland\, Maine and Michigan) will speak about the topic from their own locality specific perspective. At the end of the session\, there is some time for questions and open discussion. The speakers are not only from the universities\, but also from other institutes like Finnish Forest Centre\, Natural Resources Institute Finland\, Maine Forest Products Council and Michigan Department of Natural Resources\, to be mentioned. \nWebinar 1: Institutions\, Policy and Actors – January 27th\, 2022 9AM EST.\nThe first webinar is about the role of different institutions and actors in the forestry sector as well as law and regulation policy for forestry and wood-based products. The speakers are Leena Leskinen (Finnish Forest Centre)\, Mike Smalligan (Michigan Department of Natural Resources) and Patrick Strauch (Maine Forest Products Council). \nHow:\nPre-registration for this webinar is recommended by January 23rd. Click here to register. \nClick here to view the flyer for the webinar series.
URL:https://umaine.edu/cfru/event/institutions-policy-and-actors-uef-webinar-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T150000
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SUMMARY:Winter Advisory Committee Meeting
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URL:https://umaine.edu/cfru/event/winter-advisory-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T170000
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SUMMARY:Meet and Greet with the CFRU!
DESCRIPTION:Join us December 16th from 3 P.M. – 5 P.M. in 263 Nutting Hall at the University of Maine. Come talk with CFRU staff about ongoing projects\, research results\, field season positions for the summer of 2022\, and more. We look forward to connecting with you! Click here to view our flyer for the event!
URL:https://umaine.edu/cfru/event/meet-and-greet-with-the-cfru/
LOCATION:Nutting Hall\, Room 263\, University of Maine\, Orono\, 04473\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211203T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211203T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T204531
CREATED:20211008T172923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T174710Z
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SUMMARY:FCCI Field Tour: How will climate change impact oak-pine forests in Maine?
DESCRIPTION:Background \n\nBuilding on the success of our 2020 Science and Practice Forum and 2020-2021 Science & Practice Webinar Series\, FCCI and FSG are pleased to announce our followup series that will address climate change impacts on the different forest types found in Maine through a combination of 1-hour webinars paired with half day field tours. The webinars will provide an overview of the topics and issues faced at each site: including those related to the intersection of climate adaptation and site-specific biodiversity. Webinars will include time for Q&A and to showcase field tour specifics. The field tours will examine climate impacts and management at each site\, lunch is included with registration (fee for each tour: $20). Webinar registration is free.\nRegistration for webinars & tours\n\nSession 2 Field Tour: Holt Research Forest (Oak-Pine) \n\nHosted by Jack Witham (UMaine)\nField Tour: December 1st 2021\, 9:30AM – 1:30PM\n\nThe Holt Research Forest (HRF) in Arrowsic\, Maine is the site of long-term ecosystem research on property owned by Maine TREE Foundation. Four decades of data have been collected at this site and ecosystem response following an experimental harvest is now underway. More information on the HRF is available here.
URL:https://umaine.edu/cfru/event/fcci-field-tour-how-will-climate-change-impact-oak-pine-forests-in-maine/
LOCATION:HOLT Research Forest\, 508 Old Stage Road\, Arrowsic\, ME\, 04530\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T204531
CREATED:20211008T164006Z
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UID:10000070-1638360000-1638363600@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:FCCI Webinar: How will climate change impact oak-pine forests in Maine?
DESCRIPTION:Background \n\nBuilding on the success of our 2020 Science and Practice Forum and 2020-2021 Science & Practice Webinar Series\, FCCI and FSG are pleased to announce our followup series that will address climate change impacts on the different forest types found in Maine through a combination of 1-hour webinars paired with half day field tours. The webinars will provide an overview of the topics and issues faced at each site: including those related to the intersection of climate adaptation and site-specific biodiversity. Webinars will include time for Q&A and to showcase field tour specifics. The field tours will examine climate impacts and management at each site\, lunch is included with registration (fee for each tour: $20). Webinar registration is free.\nRegistration for webinars & tours\n\nSession 2 Webinar: Holt Research Forest  \n\nHosted by Jack Witham (UMaine)\nWebinar: December 1st 2021\, 12:00PM – 1:00PM\n\nThe Holt Research Forest (HRF) in Arrowsic\, Maine is the site of long-term ecosystem research on property owned by Maine TREE Foundation. Four decades of data have been collected at this site and ecosystem response following an experimental harvest is now underway. More information on the HRF is available here.
URL:https://umaine.edu/cfru/event/fcci-webinar-how-will-climate-change-impact-oak-pine-forests-in-maine/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211112T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T204531
CREATED:20211102T135150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T135150Z
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SUMMARY:Economics and Operational Decision Constraints of Small-Diameter Tree Harvesting -- Ph.D. Defense Libin T. Louis
DESCRIPTION:Libin Thaikkattil Louis will be presenting his Ph.D. defense on Economics and Operational Decision Constraints of Small-Diameter Tree Harvesting on November 12th\, 2021 at 12:00 PM in Nutting Hall\, Room 106.  \nHis advisors are Dr. Anil Raj Kizha and Dr. Adam Daigneault. \nIf you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program please call Cindy Paschal\, School of Forest Resources (207-581-2841) or cpaschal@maine.edu to discuss your needs.
URL:https://umaine.edu/cfru/event/economics-and-operational-decision-constraints-of-small-diameter-tree-harvesting-ph-d-defense-libin-t-louis/
LOCATION:Nutting Hall\, Room 106\, 201 Nutting Hall\, Orono\, ME\, 04473\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T204531
CREATED:20211008T163414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T173002Z
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SUMMARY:FCCI Field Tour: How will climate change impact spruce-fir forests in Maine?
DESCRIPTION:Background \n\nBuilding on the success of our 2020 Science and Practice Forum and 2020-2021 Science & Practice Webinar Series\, FCCI and FSG are pleased to announce our followup series that will address climate change impacts on the different forest types found in Maine through a combination of 1-hour webinars paired with half day field tours. The webinars will provide an overview of the topics and issues faced at each site: including those related to the intersection of climate adaptation and site-specific biodiversity. Webinars will include time for Q&A and to showcase field tour specifics. The field tours will examine climate impacts and management at each site\, lunch is included with registration (fee for each tour: $20). Webinar registration is free.\nRegistration for webinars & tours\n\n  \nSession 1 Field Tour: Penobscot Experimental Forest (Spruce-Fir) \n\nHosted by Laura Kenefic (USFS)\, Keith Kanoti (UMaine)\, Alessio Mortelliti (UMaine)\nOct. 29th\, 2021 9:30AM – 1:30PM\n\nThe Penobscot Experimental Forest (PEF) in Bradley\, Maine is a site of a long-term silvicultural experiment and additional research jointly managed by the US Forest Service and University of Maine. More information on the PEF is available here.
URL:https://umaine.edu/cfru/event/fcci-field-tour-how-will-climate-change-impact-spruce-fir-forests-in-maine/
LOCATION:Penobscot Experimental Forest\, 54 Government Road\, Bradley\, ME\, 04411\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T204531
CREATED:20211008T162736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T163450Z
UID:10000081-1635336000-1635339600@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:FCCI Webinar: How will climate change impact spruce-fir forests in Maine?
DESCRIPTION:Background \n\nBuilding on the success of our 2020 Science and Practice Forum and 2020-2021 Science & Practice Webinar Series\, FCCI and FSG are pleased to announce our followup series that will address climate change impacts on the different forest types found in Maine through a combination of 1-hour webinars paired with half day field tours. The webinars will provide an overview of the topics and issues faced at each site: including those related to the intersection of climate adaptation and site-specific biodiversity. Webinars will include time for Q&A and to showcase field tour specifics. The field tours will examine climate impacts and management at each site\, lunch is included with registration (fee for each tour: $20). Webinar registration is free.\nRegistration for webinars & tours\n\nSession 1 Webinar: Penobscot Experimental Forest (Spruce-Fir) \n\nHosted by Laura Kenefic (USFS)\, Keith Kanoti (UMaine)\, Alessio Mortelliti (UMaine)\nWebinar: Oct. 27th 2021\, 12:00PM – 1:00PM\n\nThe Penobscot Experimental Forest (PEF) in Bradley\, Maine is a site of a long-term silvicultural experiment and additional research jointly managed by the US Forest Service and University of Maine. More information on the PEF is available here.
URL:https://umaine.edu/cfru/event/fcci-webinar-how-will-climate-change-impact-spruce-fir-forests-in-maine/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T123000
DTSTAMP:20260604T204531
CREATED:20211004T130910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T130910Z
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SUMMARY:Field Tour in the Penobscot Experimental Forest: Beech Bark and Leaf Diseases & The Many Values of Beech
DESCRIPTION:Co-hosted by CFRU and the U.S. Forest Service \n\nPenobscot Experimental Forest\, Bradley\, Maine\nTuesday\, October 26\, 2021\, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\n\nSpeakers and presenters include: \n\nDave Houston\, emeritus research plant pathologist\, U.S. Forest Service\nStacy McNulty\, associate director\, Adirondack Research Center\, SUNY ESF\nCameron McIntire\, plant pathologist\, U.S. Forest Service\nAllison Kanoti\, state entomologist\, Maine Forest Service\nLaura Kenefic\, research forester\, U.S. Forest Service\nBill Livingston\, interim director\, School of Forest Resources\, University of Maine\n\nIn-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. \nCFRU 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. \nTour 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.
URL:https://umaine.edu/cfru/event/field-tour-in-the-penobscot-experimental-forest-beech-bark-and-leaf-diseases-the-many-values-of-beech/
LOCATION:Penobscot Experimental Forest\, 54 Government Road\, Bradley\, ME\, 04411\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T204531
CREATED:20210914T165220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T165220Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Field Tour
DESCRIPTION:Researchers and landowners discuss silvicultural treatments on a MASN installation for a recent SAF tour.\nJoin the CFRU for a fall field tour on October 21st. We will be visiting Nashville Plantation to check out a Maine Adaptive Silvicultural Network site. Following the MASN stop\, we will head to T7 R6 WELS to check out a Commercial Thinning Research Network site. Both stops will include presentations of current research projects funded by the CFRU\, from research scientists to PhD students! \nLunch will be provided. We ask you indicate your RSVP through Eventbrite to get an accurate head count. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://umaine.edu/cfru/event/fall-field-tour/
LOCATION:ME
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