Maine Forest Service
WEBFind out how to contact a forest ranger for assistance with Maine's forestry laws.
Maine - FOResT
WEBAbout FOResT. If you are planning on harvesting forest products on land in Maine, FOResT (Forest Online Resource Tool) makes filing your Forest Operations Notification (FON) to the Maine Forest Service fast and easy – online.
The Maine Forest Fact Sheet
WEBMaine is the most heavily forested state in the nation with 90% (17.8 million acres) of its land. base growing trees.1 Maine’s forests provide many benefits to the state, the region, and the. nation: - a home to more than 20,000 species of wildlife; - an economic resource that directly employs nearly 23,000 people;
Forests of Maine - Maine: An Encyclopedia
WEBOct 20, 2018 · Maine contains an estimated 17.5 million acres of forest land in 2015. The acreage of forest land has been quite stable since 1960, covering more than 89 percent of the State’s total land area. The number of live trees greater than 1 inch in diameter is approaching 24.4 billion trees.
North Maine Woods - Wikipedia
WEBThe North Maine Woods are part of the New England-Acadian forests ecoregion. [8] They are predominantly forestland consisting of mixed northern hardwoods and conifers, much of it artificially planted after harvesting by the various landowners.
Maine Natural Areas Program, Ecosystems in Maine
WEBMaine's diversity of forest types stems from its position in the transition zone between the Eastern Deciduous Forest to our south and the Boreal Forest to our north. With at least 90% of its land tree-covered, Maine's history and economy are largely based on its forests.
Welcome | Maine Forest Dashboard
WEBForests have defined the essence of the State of Maine for centuries. From hardwood stands in the south, to spruce-fir forests to the north and in mountainous areas, Maine’s forests provide a host of ecosystem services to residents, businesses, and visitors.
WEBMaine has an estimated 17,518,847 acres of forest land. *Percent forest is forest area/total area. Percent forest with water removed from total area is 89%. This resource update is a brief look at some of the basic metrics that describe the status of and changes to forest resources in Maine.
Forest: Maine DACF
WEBExplore Maine Forests. Ecological Reserve System; Fall Foliage; Fall Foliage Hikes; Find Parks, Historic Sites & Public Lands; Forest Trees of Maine; Natural Heritage Hikes; Natural Landscapes of Maine
Maine forests 2018: summary report - US Forest Service
WEBAbstract. Results of the fourth annual inventory estimate that 89 percent, or 17.5 million acres, of Maine's land base (exclusive of water) is forested, making Maine the most forested state in the Nation. Over 75 percent of Maine’s forest land is dominated by the maple/beech/birch and spruce/fir forest-type groups.