Maine Forest Climate Change Webinar & Field Tour Series: Women’s Approach to Climate Adaptation
May 8 @ 9:00 am - May 10 @ 1:30 pm
This topic session has been moved from it’s original March dates.
May 8, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
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Executive Director Sarah Robinson will lead a discussion on forestry, climate and research from the perspective of women practitioners (landowners, consulting foresters, logging contractors, researchers, and policy experts).
May 10, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Williamsburg Forest (near Brownville)
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Owned and operated by Piscataquis County Soil & Water District. Williamsburg Forest, formally Demonstration Forest, is located on 180 acres in Williamsburg Township. The forest offers hiking, bird watching, hunting, snow shoeing and cross-country ski trails for year-round enjoyment.
Full Series Summary:
Science and Practice: Addressing Forest Climate Change in Maine
An Interactive Webinar Series for Stakeholders and the Interested Public
Join us as we dig into forest health concerns due to climate impacts at new sites around the state. Our panelists will address management & restoration efforts, relevance of long-term research, fire as a tool, biohabitat concerns, forest health threats, and unique adaptation strategies at each site.
Noontime webinars are free (registration required). $25 field tour registration includes lunch, snacks, and van transport. Each tour has limited space.