2 months ago New research outlines strategies to protect Maine’s last mature forests ORONO — A new report from the Property and Environment Research Center, the University of Maine and Harvard Forest outlines practical strategies to conserve Maine’s remaining late-successional and old-growth forests — some of the rarest and most ecologically valuable forests in the eastern United States.
3 months ago Valedictorian from Parkman among UMaine commencement speakers ORONO — When Timothy Simons arrived at the University of Maine, he was homesick, uncertain about his future and struggling to find his place on campus.
2 years ago UMaine seeks to thwart ticks by helping landowners weed out invasive forest plants ORONO — Ask anyone who frequents the forests of New England and they will likely speak of unwelcome companions — ticks.
2 years ago Forest-based economy, jobs focus of new university-nonprofit partnership ORONO — A $7 million grant from the National Science Foundation will fund a four-year statewide collaborative project led by the University of Maine to foster resilient forest communities in Maine.