School of Forest Resources

Media interview Birkel, Fernandez on impending effects of climate change in Maine

In several different news stories, members of the media interviewed University of Maine professor Emeritus and climate research scientist Ivan Fernandez and research assistant professor Sean Birkel on climate change in Maine. Fernandez said in an interview with the Sun Journal that the warming trend is largely due to natural weather fluctuations, the re-emergence of […]

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From pests to pine health, $1.4M allows new forest research to take root 

The Northern Forest Region — 26 million acres of woodlands spanning Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and northern New York — is changing due to climate change, invasive insects and other threats. Protecting these ecologically, economically and culturally vital forests will require novel tools and knowledge, prompting new University of Maine research launching this spring.    UMaine […]

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UMaine joins study on pastures in Northeast

The Multistate Research Fund Impacts Program reported that the University of Maine’s School of Food and Agriculture is participating in a study on pastures in the Northeastern U.S. Scientists have made discoveries about the health benefits of pasture-produced milk, which could increase demand and prices and help dairies stay in business. The project includes Cornell […]

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Leahy speaks to WFVX about wood banks in need

Jessica Leahy, University of Maine Henry W. Saunders Distinguished Professor in Forestry, spoke with WFVX (Channel 7) about wood banks needing support as they become established. “All of the existing wood banks are distributing their wood almost as quickly as they can produce it and dry it,” she said. Leahy also discussed the assistance she […]

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UMaine orientation camp featured in Journal of Forestry paper on enhancing diversity in natural resource programs

An orientation camp offered to incoming students by the University of Maine’s School of Forest Resources was highlighted in an article published in the Journal of Forestry titled “Enhancing Diversity in Undergraduate Degree Programs in Forestry and Related Natural Resources: a Brief Review of Critical Issues and Promising Actions.” The article, which was authored by […]

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Morning Ag Clips highlights award for School of Forest Resources

Morning Ag Clips highlighted the University of Maine School of Forest Resources receiving the Austin H. Wilkins Forest Stewardship Award. The award, which recognizes the impact of the school’s teaching and research on Maine’s working forests, was given by the Maine TREE Foundation in partnership with the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry.

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UMaine launches the College of Earth, Life, and Health Sciences 

The College of Earth, Life, and Health Sciences made its debut during a town hall meeting at the University of Maine on Oct. 31.  The college, formerly known as the College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture, is the largest of UMaine’s six colleges, accounting for 26.5% of all university enrollments. Members of the newly […]

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School of Forest Resources receives Austin H. Wilkins Forest Stewardship Award

The School of Forest Resources at the University of Maine will receive the Austin H. Wilkins Forest Stewardship Award for the impact the school’s teaching and research has made on Maine’s working forests.  The award is given by the Maine TREE Foundation in partnership with the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry. It recognizes […]

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