Maine boasts the highest percentage of forest coverage of any U.S. state.
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Artist’s chisel transforms stump outside Peaks Island cafe into an octopus
A strong storm that hit the island nearly 3 years ago blew many trees to the ground. Doug Smith saw one stump that was left behind as an opportunity.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington celebrates Arbor Week, 48th year as Tree City USA
Farmington is one of three Maine cities that have participated in the Tree City USA program the longest.
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Maine’s maple syrup industry could get boost from federal legislation
Sens. Collins and King are supporting the MAPLE and SAP acts to promote U.S. maple syrup producers.
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Maine’s top forester to head national association at critical time
Maine State Forester Patty Cormier has been elected president of the National Association of State Foresters.
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Pest predictor i-Tree will help identify harmful nonnative insects
With invader insect numbers rising in Maine, the tool can help protect the native trees.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington approves tree ordinance to be considered at next town meeting
Voters will be asked to approve the ordinance when the next town meeting is held.
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Farmington holds Arbor Day event Saturday at Walton’s Mill Park as part of Tree City USA certification
The event is part of being named as a Tree City USA.
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Waterville to launch program to help maintain, replenish neighborhood street trees
A task force is expected to inventory existing trees on streets in city neighborhoods and work to maintain and replenish those that have been lost, including elm trees, which were ravaged in the 1950s and 1960s by Dutch elm disease.
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Farmington tree ordinance discussed
A final draft is closer to being ready for voters to consider, perhaps at the March 25 annual town meeting.