Listen about some of the research and testing that is occurring at the lab located on the University of Maine campus, and impacts
this may have on the forest products industry.

1.0 Category 1 ceu; $20

Discuss how the changing climate, and associated weather events,
have changed the design and management of stream crossings.

0.5 Category 1 ceu; $10

Listen about some of the cost-share programs offered to help landowners access and manage their forest properties.

1.0 category 1 CEU - $20

Speaker: Jeremy Miller-Regional Technical Manager, American Forest Management

A case study of actual use of the software in forestry on-the-ground applications.

0.5 Category 1 CEU;  $10.00

Speaker: Alison Kanoti-Maine Forest Service

An update on what forest pests and diseases are still a threat to the health and vigor of our forests, and ideas on how to manage for them.

0.5 Category 1 CEU from State of Maine

1.0 Category 1 CEU from SAF

$10.00

Speaker: Joel Slate-Corporate Director of Fiber Supply ND Paper

Discussion of markets for low-grade forest products and resources to support them.

0.5 Category 1 CEU;  $10.00

Speaker: Mark Anderson-The Nature Conservancy

 A discussion about the project and how it is being implemented in Maine with multiple partners and supporters.

1.0 Category 1 CEU;  $20.00

This course encompasses all of the presentations from the 2023 NER.COFE Workshop.  Each topic corresponds to each of the individual presentations and are approved for Category 1 Forester Licensing credits by both SAF and the State of Maine as described with each course.

The cost for each topic is $10.00/0.5 CEU which is to cover recording, processing, and online fees, and will continue to support the NER.COFE organization as the in-person workshop does.

Any questions may be forwarded to: 

Ray Berthiaume, NER.COFE Chair, UNH Cooperative Extension Field Specialist, Coos County Forester

Forest Engineering 2022

This course encompasses all of the presentations from the 2022 NER.COFE Workshop.  Each topic corresponds to each of the individual presentations and are approved for 0.5 Category 1 Forester Licensing credits by both SAF and the State of Maine.

The cost for each topic is $10.00 which is to cover recording, processing, and online fees, and will continue to support the NER.COFE organization as the in-person workshop does.

Any questions may be forwarded to: 

Ray Berthiaume, NER.COFE Chair, UNH Cooperative Extension Field Specialist, Coos County Forester

Topic 10: State GIS/Lidar Presentation

Speaker: Dan Hayes, Dave Sandilands-UMaine

A presentation about what data sets are available to our forestry professionals from the region's state facilities.

Forest Engineering 2022

This course encompasses all of the presentations from the 2022 NER.COFE Workshop.  Each topic corresponds to each of the individual presentations and are approved for 0.5 Category 1 Forester Licensing credits by both SAF and the State of Maine.

The cost for each topic is $10.00 which is to cover recording, processing, and online fees, and will continue to support the NER.COFE organization as the in-person workshop does.

Any questions may be forwarded to: 

Ray Berthiaume, NER.COFE Chair, UNH Cooperative Extension Field Specialist, Coos County Forester

Topic 8: Moose/Winter Ticks

Speaker: Lee Kantar, State Moose biologist-Maine Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

The status and management of our Moose herd as a result of winter tick infestations, and associated forest management guidelines/recommendations associated with enhancing Moose habitat.

Forest Engineering 2022

This course encompasses all of the presentations from the 2022 NER.COFE Workshop.  Each topic corresponds to each of the individual presentations and are approved for 0.5 Category 1 Forester Licensing credits by both SAF and the State of Maine.

The cost for each topic is $10.00 which is to cover recording, processing, and online fees, and will continue to support the NER.COFE organization as the in-person workshop does.

Any questions may be forwarded to: 

Ray Berthiaume, NER.COFE Chair, UNH Cooperative Extension Field Specialist, Coos County Forester

Topic 6: Deer Wintering Areas

Speaker: Dan Hill, Deer Habitat Biologist-Maine Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

Managing forest lands with consideration for our wintering deer herd.

Forest Engineering 2022

This course encompasses all of the presentations from the 2022 NER.COFE Workshop.  Each topic corresponds to each of the individual presentations and are approved for 0.5 Category 1 Forester Licensing credits by both SAF and the State of Maine.

The cost for each topic is $10.00 which is to cover recording, processing, and online fees, and will continue to support the NER.COFE organization as the in-person workshop does.

Any questions may be forwarded to: 

Ray Berthiaume, NER.COFE Chair, UNH Cooperative Extension Field Specialist, Coos County Forester

Topic 4: Forest Market Update

Speaker: Eric Kingsley-INRS

An update of current forest product markets in the region.

Forest Engineering 2022

This course encompasses all of the presentations from the 2022 NER.COFE Workshop.  Each topic corresponds to each of the individual presentations and are approved for 0.5 Category 1 Forester Licensing credits by both SAF and the State of Maine.

The cost for each topic is $10.00 which is to cover recording, processing, and online fees, and will continue to support the NER.COFE organization as the in-person workshop does.

Any questions may be forwarded to: 

Ray Berthiaume, NER.COFE Chair, UNH Cooperative Extension Field Specialist, Coos County Forester

Topic 2: Workforce Shortages, Issues/Solutions Presentation

Speaker: Robby Gross, Chief Forest Ranger-Maine Forest Service; Bill Patterson, Bureau Parks and Lands

A discussion of how the MFS and PBL have, and continue, to work through the challenges of hiring and retaining employees.

This course is currently not accepting new students.  Contact Ginger Nickerson at ginger.nickerson@uvm.edu for information about future offerings. 

Vermont's Forest Pest First Detectors Program

Help protect Vermont’s forests against invasive forest pests. Learn to detect, report, and educate others on pests such as hemlock woolly adelgid, emerald ash borer and spotted lanternfly.

Who Should Join?

• Graduates of UVM Extension's Master Gardener program.
• People interested in trees and forests.
• Beginners welcome; no prior knowledge required.
• Forest Pest First Detectors looking for a refresher.

 By the end of this course, you will be able to:

1. Understand and explain the threat of introduced tree pests to forest health.
2. Identify the host trees, signs and symptoms, and look-alikes of key forest insects and pathogens.
3. Use resources like VTinvasives.org for information.
4. Report suspected pest infestations.
5. Volunteer to help in your community (optional)

Course Dates: March 10 – April 27, 2025

This free, course features 10 sections with videos, articles, podcasts, and self-assessment exercises.

Questions?

Contact Ginger at ginger.nickerson@uvm.edu or 802-656-4831

Note: Continuing education credits are not available for this course.