Maine Invasive Species Network

Coming to a Trail Near You! How to Survey for Terrestrial Invasive Species on Trails, Monday, June 8, 12pm-1pm: Webinar by Finger Lakes PRISM staff

University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry will offer two free webinars Thursday, May 21, in support of National Invasive Species Awareness Week. Invasive plant biologist Nancy Olmstead will teach “Invasive Plant Ecology and Identification” from 9–10 a.m. and “Invasive Plant Management” from noon–1 p.m. The classes are […]

Hosted by Cornell University Cooperative Extension on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM. If interested, contact Jim O’Connell, Sr. Agriculture Resource Educator, jmo98@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext. 390.

A first-of-its-kind hybrid hemlock, which is not vulnerable to the hemlock woolly adelgid, has been developed by the Agricultural Research Service‘s (ARS) U.S. National Arboretum.  The new tree has the native hemlock’s handsome symmetrical evergreen growth habit with slightly weeping branches.  ARS is looking for commercial propagation partners to help bring this new plant to […]

The North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, announces a contract opportunity for a Program Manager position to administer Weed Free Forage and Gravel (WFF&G) Standards and Certification Program and Professional Development Program. NAISMA seeks an energetic, proactive person with experience in online platforms including document sharing, program management, communications and online […]

A group at the NY NJ Trial Conference, which hosts the Lower Hudson Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM), a partner with Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE), started training dogs in 2018 to recognize scotch broom, an invasive shrub, and spotted lantern flies, invasive pests that feed on grapes, apples and other plant species.

The goal of NISAW Week 2 is to connect individuals and public officials with local organizations who offer invasive species removal, restoration, or awareness events and opportunities. NAISMA provides tools to help your organizations.

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) has announced revisions to the quarantine rules for both emerald ash borer (EAB) and hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA). The changes are identical to those published for public comment in late-January.

The Forest Invasive Plant Coordinator position has been posted for open recruitment. Applications are due March 31, 2020. Please share with your networks. Go to the following link for further information and how to apply. https://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=101717&jobid=101231&org=370&class=56273&index=true The Forest Invasive Plant Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and leading the statewide forest invasive plant program, including establishing […]

Engage your students as citizen scientists during “Citizen Science Month” coming up in April! Get your class ready to contribute data to local research projects this spring by attending one or all of the citizen science webinars offered by the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) and the Maine Natural Areas Program (MNAP). Learn about […]