Maine Invasive Species Network

Spotted Lanternfly Conference is the focus of the New York State IPM Program’s Annual IPM conference to be held on August 15 in Binghamton, NY.

Invasive Forest Pests- For those interested in learning about the history of invasive pests in Maine, how to identify them, and how to go about reporting an infestation. The Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) along with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Lisbon Falls, Maine will be presenting a workshop as […]

Cliff Island Corporation for Athletics, Conservation, and Education (“ACE”) is seeking an Invasive Species Management Program Coordinator for Summer 2019. A non-profit organization founded in 1977, ACE has obtained and stewarded open space properties on Cliff Island for the benefit of Island community members and their guests for both active and passive recreation. We provide […]

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has assessed the potential environmental impacts associated with releasing the Japanese knotweed psyllid (Aphalara itadori) to biologically control Japanese, Giant, and Bohemian knotweeds (Fallopia japonica, F. sachalinensis, and F. x bohemica) within the contiguous United States. These knotweeds are significant invasive weeds. Based on their thorough analysis, […]

Thursday, June 27, 10-11:30am The Eastern Lake Ontario/Northeast Swallow-wort Collaborative will foster greater cooperation, collaboration between different stakeholder groups to improve control, and spread prevention focused solely on swallow-worts. Additionally, this collaborative will help to transfer knowledge between researchers and managers, share advances in science and management, provide technical assistance and connect the stakeholder community. Current […]

June 2019 special price – $18.00 includes sales tax and shipping! The Maine Natural Areas Program in the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is excited to announce the publication of Maine Invasive Plants Field Guide.  This 3.75 x 8” field guide covers 46 species of terrestrial and wetland invasive plants and is waterproof, portable, […]

Jeff B. Roth, Maine Correspondent, interviews Lisa Tewksbury and Andrei Alyokhin following the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Maine Invasive Species Network: Biocontrol Species Could Become Invasive (April 19, 2019, Rockland, Maine)

Nancy Olmstead is giving an overview of invasive forest plants at a workshop on April 27.  It is geared toward women woodland owners and outdoor enthusiasts. Other fun topics include wildlife tracking, safe chainsaw use, and reading the forested landscape. Please click on the flyer below to see a bigger image for more details.

Saturday, May 4, 2019, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Neighborhood House, Northeast Harbor Keynote Speaker: Colleen Teerling, Maine Forest Service Entomologist, Invasive forest and garden insect pest update Terrestrial Species Management by Local Land Managers: Species identification, resources for management help Aquatic Invaders Monitoring / Courtesy Boat Inspection Program: MDI and Hancock County survey and prevention efforts Information […]

April 11, 5:00-8:00 p.m., Warrensburg, NY Charlotte Malmborg will provide information on the importance of hemlock trees in northeastern forests, the threat presented by HWA, and how landowners can identify and manage HWA infestations. She will also introduce New York State Hemlock Initiative’s research of biological control opportunities and describe the role of NYSHI in […]