UMaine forestry and environmental science
A synopsis of the overall impact of the University of Maine’s research, workforce development, and service in forestry and environmental science have on the state and beyond.
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WVII reports on honey, maple syrup production study
WVII (Channel 7) reported the University of Maine is working with the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor on a project that aims to help honey and maple producers in the state. The three-year study, which was awarded $498,462 from the USDA, aims to increase knowledge of the production and marketing challenges and opportunities for […]
Read moreSen. King mentions UMaine in Mainebiz interview focused on energy, economy
U.S. Sen. Angus King mentioned the University of Maine during an interview with Mainebiz that focused on energy. King also shared his thoughts on strengthening the state’s economy by expanding broadband in rural areas and finding new uses for forest products. In response to a question about the shutdown of many paper mills, King said he sponsored […]
Read moreKJ announces Frankhauser’s Garden Club scholarship
The Kennebec Journal reported that Kevin Frankhauser, a junior forestry student at the University of Maine, will receive a $1,000 Barrows Scholarship from the Kennebec Valley Garden Club. Frankhauser, who can assist in fighting forest fires, has interned with the Maine Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation, where he focused on planting, inoculating, collecting data […]
Read moreMaine Forest Dashboard website available
The University of Maine Center for Research on Sustainable Forests has partnered with the Maine Forest Service to develop and release the Maine Forest Dashboard website. The site provides current information about aspects of Maine’s forest, including recreation and tourism, conservation, forest products and family forests. It also provides interactive graphing capabilities with important statewide […]
Read moreShaler quoted in Press Herald feature on Adirondack chairs
Stephen Shaler, the director of the School of Forest Resources at the University of Maine, spoke with the Portland Press Herald for a feature on Adirondack chairs. The article looked at the different types — plastic and wood — that are available, as well as their environmental impacts. One important factor that should be included […]
Read moreSeacoast Online advances Wells Reserve climate change talk by Fernandez
Seacoast Online reported Ivan Fernandez, a professor of soil science and forest resources at the University of Maine, will speak about climate change at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 at Wells Reserve. “Maine’s Climate Future — What Do We Do Now?” will focus on the implications of a changing climate for the people and places […]
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Students, community enhance gardens at Old Town Elementary School
The grounds at Old Town Elementary School grew a bit lusher this spring when the University of Maine teamed up with members of the local community to build raised garden beds The garden expansion and improvement project was led by four UMaine sustainable agriculture seniors, Emma Sanchi, Gradeigh Cameron, Ben Nelson, and Matt Derrah, for their capstone […]
Read moreUMaine awarded $1M for projects to boost state’s rural economy, media report
The Associated Press, Maine Public, Mainebiz and WABI (Channel 5) reported the University of Maine will receive more than $1 million in federal money for projects focused on improving the rural economy in the state. The money is from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. UMaine researchers Jessica Leahy and Mindy […]
Read moreUMaine awarded $1M for projects to boost state’s rural economy, media report
The Associated Press, Maine Public and WABI (Channel 5) reported the University of Maine will receive more than $1 million in federal money for projects focused on improving the rural economy in the state. The money is from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. UMaine researchers Jessica Leahy and Mindy Crandall, […]
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