Creation of a Maine Forest Advisory Board draws sharp comments from both sides

A bill to form a Maine Forest Advisory Board stirs diverse views as Legislature weighs the idea.

Legislature may eliminate the $7 fee for online burn permits

Hoping to encourage people to follow safe practices and prevent wildfires, lawmakers consider axing the charge.

Dry weather prompts state to suspend online burn permits

The Maine Forest Service says adequate rainfall is necessary before it will resume issuing burn permits online.

Coronavirus fears extinguish open burns in parts of central Maine

As more people seek permits to burn off brush in an annual rite of spring, state and local fire officials are urging people to wait — if they can — over coronavirus concerns.

Officials head into the woods to explain plans for China School Forest’s upcoming harvest

The harvest could generate up to $8,000 from wood products, which volunteers hope can be put toward continued maintenance of the China School Forest on Lakewood Avenue.

Fungus appears to be an ally in fight against browntail moth caterpillars

Maine's rainy, cool weather in May and June has caused some localized collapses in the population of the pests.

Lots of trees in Maine. Unfortunately, lots of pests, too

At Grow Maine Green Expo, experts discuss ways to slow down the spread of many destructive insects.

Invasive upland plant ID workshop rescheduled

Fire prevention along Taylor Pond in Auburn

Workshop on invasive upland plant identification and control