Speaker: Amanda Lind-Technical Content Writer, Blue Marble Geographics

An explanation and demonstration how to use available software as a tool for foresters.

0.5 Category 1 CEU;  $10.00

Speaker: Stephen Nicholas-Maine Forest Service

A walk-through of the new system, including how to access and what the requirements are.

0.5 Category 1 CEU;  $10.00

Speaker: Claire Kiedrowski-Executive Director, Maine Library of Geographic Information

A discussion about what LiDAR data is available to foresters, wher, and how to find and access it.

0.5 Category 1 CEU;  $10.00

Speaker: Ivan Fernandez-Distinguished Maine Professor, University of Maine, School of Forest Resources and Climate Change Institute

A discussion of how we are developing adaptation strategies for managing ecosystem response to climate change, particularly as it relates to forested ecosytems and the freshwater resources they encompass.

0.5 Category 1 CEU;  $10.00

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 11: Forest Pest & Disease Update

Speaker: Michael Parisio-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.

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 9: Shoreland Zoning Presentation

Speaker: Terri Coolong-Maine Forest Service

A review and discussion of current shoreland zone rules and guidelines.

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 7: Latest Bird Survey Update

Speaker: Joseph Roy, Private Lands Wildlife Biologist-Maine Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

Discussion of some of the latest survey data and forest management recommendations around some of our threatened bird species.

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 5: New Markets for Low-Grade Forest Products

Speaker: Shane O'Neill, Forest Industry Business Development Manager-UMaine

A discussion of some potential/new markets for low-grade forest products based on research and testing ongoing at the UMaine Advanced Structures and Composites Center.

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 3: Workforce Issues Presentation

Speaker: Nathan Kay-Seven Islands Land Company

 A discussion of some of the programs used by industry professionals to help solve the workforce issues for forest products companies today.

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 1: Mechanized Operators Course Presentation 

A description of the course outline, progress to date, future plans moving forward.

With the newly updated tree warden statutes in place and the constant, emerging challenges with public tree management, the Vermont Urban & Community Forestry Program has developed the Vermont Tree Warden School.

This online course is designed for tree wardens and decision makers in communities to learn how to better manage their public tree resources. Focus will be on understanding the role and responsibilities of the tree warden, identifying trees a public resource, and connecting with stakeholders in your municipality.

Who can join?

This course is designed for all Vermont Tree Wardens (newly appointed or veterans). Other decision makers such as municipal staff, select board members, conservation commission members and interested tree enthusiasts may also attend. Please note the content will focus solely on the responsibilities of the appointed tree warden. See course objectives below.

Objectives

• Define tree warden responsibility.
• Identify partners and stakeholders in public tree management.
• Identify 3 challenges and 3 opportunities for tree management in your community.
• Explored VT Urban & Community Forestry resources and documents.
• Identify strategies and next steps in your municipality’s tree management.

The Vermont Backyard Woods Course is designed for homeowners with less than 25 acres who want to learn more about the woods in their backyard: what’s in it, who (wildlife) uses it, and how they can become better caretakers of it.

The course explores the following themes: An Introduction to Your Backyard and Beyond; Getting to Know Your Woods; Backyard Woods Projects; Developing a Backyard Woods Action Plan.

About the Course

• This is an introductory course, designed to give landowners basic skills and connect them to resources available.
• The self-paced course is hosted online and is composed of 4 sections. Each section has videos and activities that are to be completed on your own schedule.
• Participants will be invited to join drop-in webinar sessions with experts.
• There will be two optional in-person walks.

Who should join this course?

• Homeowners who own 5-25 acres.
• Homeowners who want to become more active stewards of their land, but don't know where to start.
• Homeowners who want to learn general ecology in Vermont.

By the end of the program participants will:

• Understand why their backyard woods matter, the benefits it provides, and how it contributes to Vermont’s forest landscape.
• Identify natural history and cultural features in their backyard woods.
• Identify and rank stewardship goals and objectives for their property.
• Develop a stewardship action plan with a project schedule and plan for implementing stewardship activities.
• Increase awareness and connection to resources and organizations available to assist landowners in post-course activities.

Questions?

Contact Gwen Kozlowski at gwen.kozlowski@uvm.edu or 802-651-8343

The Introduction to Southeastern Prescribed Fire course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental basics of prescribed burning in Southeastern forested ecosystems.  At the end of the course the student should have a working knowledge of fire law, fire terminology, fire prescriptions, fire safety, firebreaks, smoke management and a basic understanding of how to conduct a prescribed burn. This course is not intended to take the place of state Certification courses, workshops, or experience in the field. Rather, it is intended to give students a basic understanding of the principles of prescribed fire and fire effects.