Seeking Letters of Intent to Submit Proposal for 2026 CFRU Request for Proposals
The Cooperative Forestry Research Unit (CFRU) is seeking letters of intent for research proposals, with funding awards available in July 2026.
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Spruce Budworm Early Intervention Strategy Shows Promise in Maine
“…Maine landowners are now utilizing an Early Intervention Strategy (EIS) that targets small hotspots before populations reach damaging levels. The University of Maine operates the only specialized processing lab in the United States, and collaborates with the UMaine Fort Kent in monitoring over 700 sites across the region.” – University of Maine and University of Maine […]
Read moreAmerican Marten: Refining the Umbrella Species Concept in Maine Final Report
The idea of an umbrella species, management for this species will also benefit the ecosystem as a whole, is an appealing one, especially through the lens of large-scale land management. Dr. Erin Simmons-Legaard looks at American marten in this context in the CFRU funded project.
Read more2024 Annual Report Executive Summary
While we’re busy putting the finishing touches on our 2024 Annual Report, we hope you enjoy this snapshot of some of our supported projects and their recent accomplishments. Stay tuned for our full report!
Read moreThe UMaine Spruce Budworm Lab provides population data for Maine’s forests
The UMaine Spruce Budworm Lab opened its doors in 2021 with support from the CFRU to monitor spruce budworm (SBW) populations. Sampling done by the UMaine SBW Lab during fall and winter is essential to identifying spruce budworm larvae (L2s) during their hibernation period before they emerge and begin feeding on foliage in the spring. […]
Read moreCFRU hiring field research positions for summer 2025
The CFRU is hiring for multiple positions this summer and we are extending our application deadline through the end of next week, October 11 @ 5PM. View the flyer below for full details. Contact regina.smith@maine.edu with any questions. Who are we looking for? What the work entails: What’s new this year? Work perks: Apply today […]
Read moreEvents with the CFRU this fall
We’re a few weeks out from our CFRU Fall Advisory Meeting and Field Tour! A reminder that even if you have confirmed your attendance through the Google Calendar invite, we ask you to RSVP for both events through this form so that we know how you plan to join (in-person vs. remote). For more information on both events, […]
Read moreCFRU seeks research proposals now through January 5th, 2024.
The Cooperative Forestry Research Unit is seeking research proposals for funding beginning in the summer of 2024. CFRU research focuses on developing applied information/tools that member organizations can use to improve forest management and planning. Proposals and scope of work should address the interests and challenges forest managers face today and in the near future […]
Read moreRead up: Summer 2023 newsletter is available now- projects updates, new hires, and more
Click here to view our 2023 summer newsletter highlighting a variety of CFRU-funded projects and updates in an easy-to-read, condensed format. Many projects that were newly funded as of July 1 have hit the ground running with their work and are included in this newsletter. While we’re enjoying our summer and the fieldwork that accompanies it, our fall meeting […]
Read moreCFRU Request for proposals now open through January 13, 2023!
The CFRU is seeking research pre-proposals now through January 13, 2023. Pre-proposals will be ranked by our advisory committee and if selected, you will be asked to present an overview of your project at our winter meeting on January 26, 2023. If approved, we will ask you to submit a more detailed full proposal and […]
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