Maine Invasive Species Network

Maine Forest Service asks Mainers to go Heads Up! for browntail moth— look up to the trees for winter webs.

Open positions at Baxter State Park–links below. Interpretive Specialist HR Director Enforcement Ranger

Multiple seasonal positions open for our 2021 Invasive Plant Management Team at Acadia National Park. Mid-May through mid-October. Biological Science Technicians (Plants) Application deadline is 2/12/2021.

Seven Lakes Alliance in Belgrade, Maine is looking for seasonal hires to help fight invasive aquatic species. Our seasonal positions can be used as internships in Biology, Botany, Environmental Science, Lake Management, Outdoor Skills & Leadership, and more! See 2021 job flyer for more information and instructions on how to apply.

Attention foresters and other natural resource professionals! The Maine Forest Service and the Maine Natural Areas Program are offering intensive training on invasive plant identification, mapping, and treatment practices, as part of a new program that offers financial incentives to landowners to have Invasive Plant Control Practice Plans written by a trained professional.  The program […]

A new study led by Kathryn Miller, University of Maine alumna and quantitative ecologist for the National Park Services’ Northeast Temperate Network, revealed that invasive species are widespread and increasing in the Eastern national parks. The most common invasives, Japanese stiltgrass, multiflora rose and Japanese honeysuckle were found in 75 percent of the parks sampled. Garlic mustard was identified in nearly […]

Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is seeking a biological technician.  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/586970700

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry said that 30 of the 36 green ash trees sold at Lowe’s stores in Maine had been located as of Monday. Inspectors have found no evidence of emerald ash borer infestation on the small-diameter trees, the department said.

January 20-21, 2021, virtual Save the date for the 4th Annual RISCC Management Symposium, to be held virtually via Zoom, on January 20 and 21, 2021, from 12:30-5pm ET.  Please join us for these two half days to share perspectives, learn from colleagues, and discuss climate change and invasive species management. The event is free […]

December 8, 12 noon ET Register for this 1-hr-long webinar to learn about research advances that will inform your SWD management tactics! Presented by members of the Sustainable SWD Management team.