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. […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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Looking for a quick summary of CFRU project accomplishments? Check out our notes, summaries, and highlights from 2021. Want more details on the projects and their objectives? Check back soon – our 2021 annual report is due out in December 2022.
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The Cooperative Forestry Research Unit is hiring for multiple positions for field crews to conduct measurements on long-term research sites throughout central and northern Maine. We are seeking two forest research technicians to conduct a variety of forest measurements as well as a bird technician to conduct sound and sight surveys early in the morning. […]
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Listening Session: October 18th, 2022, 3:00PM – 5:00PM Plum Creek Room, Nutting Hall, University of Maine Orono 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 […]
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The CFRU is seeking to hire forest research technicians, a team leader, and a bird surveying crew for the 2022 field season beginning in late May and ending in late August. See the full job posting here. Follow this link for a job application. Questions? Contact regina.smith@maine.edu or neil.thompson@maine.edu for an application. Deadline for applications […]
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