Window to the Woods by Logan Johnson https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods Ask and vote on the top questions you have for our guest experts. First, review questions that are already posted and "like" the ones that are MOST important to you. To add a new question, if yours isn't there, click the "+" sign, type your question in the box, and click the "+" sign again to post your question. en-us 2020-06-25 13:07:30 UTC 2025-09-26 12:58:49 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f332.png Whittemore Woods https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/639996422 This is a photo of our woodlot, which we manage for wildlife, recreation, open space and the occasional timber harvest. Trail building is a current strong emphasis.]]> 2020-06-25 13:39:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/639996422 MaineTREE https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/653357577 Are there any Federal landowners in Southern Maine?]]> 2020-07-13 15:25:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/653357577 janice_medenica3_1 https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/653765325 Are land preserves the same as wildlife conservation areas?
 ]]> 2020-07-14 01:44:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/653765325 Bald Bluff Trail as part of the Amherst Mountains Community Forest https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/654312723 I recently hiked this trail for the first time and enjoyed the feeling of remoteness and views of Chick Hill and beyond. We saw five mounds of bear scat which seemed like the bear/s had a regular "beat" or route they followed. 

I also appreciate that the property is managed through a unique state-municipal-private partnership.  The Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands owns the property but it will be managed jointly with the Town of Amherst, which will receive assistance from the Forest Society of Maine. The trail furthermore passes through a property that was acquired in part with funds from the Land for Maine's Future program.

The photo is of my daughter on one of the expose ledges looking to the South.]]> 2020-07-14 16:11:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/654312723 https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/654332591 2020-07-14 16:31:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/654332591 ACADIA https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/654332603 I recently brought family to Acadia for the first time. I have not visited the region during the summer months in years because the traffic is so frustrating, but we used this strange time as an opportunity to be able to appreciate the park with less distractions.]]> 2020-07-14 16:31:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/654332603 How are community forests established? Are new ones being created? https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/654334392 2020-07-14 16:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/654334392 Are there opportunities for children in Southern Maine similar to the ones in DLLT video? https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/654334782 2020-07-14 16:34:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/654334782 Invasives https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/654461243 This is a picture of me in early April, pulling the non-native, invasive honeysuckle that is a constant problem on my family's tree farm. It is tough work and the only effective means is to pull it out and then plant more trees. Climate change means that this issue will continue, EAB and Brown Tail Moth for example, are current crises that are affecting Maine's Forests. ]]> 2020-07-14 19:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/654461243 https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/654474859 If a town owns a forest, how are decisions made on its management?   
 ]]> 2020-07-14 19:41:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/654474859 RLRS Woods https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/654551813 We have a small section of woods surrounding Rangeley Lakes Regional School. Elementary students tap trees and make syrup, while my high school students ID trees, and measure diameters and heights. A dedicated group of students, teachers, and community members have recently made a portion of these woods into a nature trail.]]> 2020-07-14 21:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/654551813 back yard https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/654708769 2020-07-15 02:05:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/654708769 Stover Preserve https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655027710 This land is managed by Coastal Mountains Land Trust. The trail runs briefly along the Passagassawakeag River. I enjoy hiking here with my dogs.]]> 2020-07-15 11:41:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655027710 If each form of land use has a different purpose... https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655051334 Who, if anyone, is responsible for balancing the amount of land used for each purpose throughout the state or in the northeast region?]]> 2020-07-15 12:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655051334 Big Pine Stand https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655162657 My family has owned and managed Baskahegan Co. lands for 100 years. It consists of +/- 120,000 acres in mostly northern Washington Co. Maine. This shot is a nice representation of our shelterwood management]]> 2020-07-15 14:38:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655162657 Carbon credits for small woodlot owners https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655168858 I am interested to learn more about the possibility of small woodlot owners to participate in pooling non-contiguous land to reduce verification and development costs to participate in the carbon market. Yet another possible tool for woodland owners.]]> 2020-07-15 14:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655168858 https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655208361 What sort of research is being done on carbon sequestration between managed and unmanaged woodlots over time? I have heard that there is a small heritage land trust in Limington working on it, are there other places in Maine that are furthering this research? ]]> 2020-07-15 15:28:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655208361 = https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655230981 2020-07-15 15:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655230981 Shoreland https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655261358 A photo or our ~12 ac. wooded lot along a cove in Lamoine. Hoping to develop w/a nature trail + MTB trail; and maybe build a small cabin; possibly harvest some timber to help thin up some of the dense forest growth.]]> 2020-07-15 16:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655261358 Studies https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655267952 Has State of Maine completed (or proposed) any comprehensive studies on the impacts of climate change on health of Maine's forests?]]> 2020-07-15 16:37:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655267952 Funding https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655300598 It sounds like timber harvesting can provide money to maintain a forest. What are some initial sources of funding to establish private and public forests?]]> 2020-07-15 17:18:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655300598 Tipping https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655304252 Does tipping negatively impact the tree?]]> 2020-07-15 17:23:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655304252 Information https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655390589 How would a land owner seek out forestry information without internet access?  Is there printed information available?]]> 2020-07-15 19:19:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655390589 Congestion Issues go_running https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655454945 How would one manage congestion issues similar to the ones that they talked about with Acadia National Park?  How is a balance found between visitors and the environmental impact?

]]> 2020-07-15 20:57:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655454945 Instagram Visitors https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655474294 Parks such as Yellowstone have been having major problems with "Instagram visitors" who ignore or flout the rules in search of the perfect picture. Have any Maine parks or natural areas suffered similar misuse?]]> 2020-07-15 21:31:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655474294 Franklin-McElheny Preserve rjbarlowmontessoriteacher https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655497477 This is the entrance to a 72 acre parcel that is bordered by salt marsh and a river on the NH/ME border.]]> 2020-07-15 22:15:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655497477 Messalonkee Stream Trai https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655524482 Picture is from a hike I took about a month ago in Oakland.
https://www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/messalonskee-stream-trail]]> 2020-07-15 23:12:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655524482 Mariaville https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655558634 From our back 16, near the beaver dam]]> 2020-07-16 00:18:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655558634 Mariaville https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655562214 On the edge of our 10 acre field, next to the Tannery Brook]]> 2020-07-16 00:24:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655562214 Harvesting vs Maintaining https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655563980 We would like to clean up our forest to allow for more healthy growth and better places for animals to live. How does it impact the forest to have goats clean up the forest floors so we can get to the felled trees or widow makers?]]> 2020-07-16 00:26:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655563980 Lisbon Falls woodlot https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655622016 The main wood road of my family’s property in Lisbon Falls, ME. A large portion of this road doubles as snowmobile trail during the winter.]]> 2020-07-16 01:53:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655622016 Town-owned community forests https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655638529 2020-07-16 02:17:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655638529 Segerstrom Preserve (Westport Island) https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655638874 This 159-acre land trust-owned preserve is a mix of forest, field and tidal saltmarsh. The property was historically two separate parcels with very different forest management and the change from one to the other is noticeable. It also has significant cultural history with 3 cemeteries, cellar holes, and stone walls highlighting its history back into the 1700s. It provides excellent birding, hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.]]> 2020-07-16 02:18:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655638874 Our small but lovely woods in Bowdoin https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655644017 We have about 2 acres of woods on our property with freshwater forested wetland and a wonderful stream full of crawdads. It backs up to more than 200 acres of private forestland that is posted so it is unclear what the entire forest complex looks like but from what we can see it has been heavily logged in areas. We have nesting barred owls out back, coyotes, snakes, frogs, toads, and a great mix of wood warblers. The forest is young with the canopy dominated by eastern hemlock, yellow birch, and red maple. Near the edges by the house are a lot of American beech and bigtooth aspen.]]> 2020-07-16 02:25:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655644017 How does a land trust work compared to a municipal property? juliecconroy https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655659812 2020-07-16 02:48:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655659812 13 acre virtual classroom sdoremus1 https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655946898 I am an art and STEAM teacher and own 13 acres of woodland adjacent to much more.  The woods are filled with old logging roads and trails for walking.   Since Covid 19 I have been teaching remotely and using my woods as my classroom.  I film walks and talk about the plants and animals present, about reading the landscape through observation(thanks Tom Wessels) and create art projects using nature as the medium.  
I see a lot of blow down and dead trees in the woods although we have a good mix of species and varied ecosystems I would like to better manage my property to create a healthy woodlot that I can better use as a virtual classroom.

]]> 2020-07-16 11:44:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655946898 Is there any existing online curriculum developed for elementary school classes on understanding the Maine woods. sdoremus1 https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655948465 2020-07-16 11:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655948465 Managing for trees that are desirable while maintaining the biodiversity of the forest https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655982581 Large timber companies manage trees for the harvest of trees to produce wood. In their management plans how do they balance the management of trees they want for harvesting and keeping the biodiversity of the forest they are harvesting]]> 2020-07-16 12:52:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655982581 Forest Picture https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655990112 In the picture is an old tote road in a wood lot that a friend of mine owns in Chapman. It was selectively harvest awhile back and things are growing back. The old tote roads make good trails for hiking and walking]]> 2020-07-16 13:03:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655990112 Phippsburg Land Trust Trails janice_medenica3_1 https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655993059 My family and I live close to the Center Pond Preserve and we have spent a lot of time exploring the network of trails there, as well as the Basin Preserve as well which is just minutes from our front door as a dirt road network with a few trails of its own. ]]> 2020-07-16 13:08:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/655993059 logosveritas0k https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/656001845 When high impact invasive species like the emerald ash borer hit, are there strategies to minimize their impact? What strategies do foresters employ against issues that threaten individual species?]]> 2020-07-16 13:18:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/656001845 Matinicus Island a Favorite Walking Place https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/656002351 Just returned home last Tuesday from my grandmother's birth place., Matinicus Island. It is my most favorite place to walk. I love the crunch of the dirt underneath my feet traveling the island roads. The foremost point is for sale, talking to locals I passed along the idea of a community forest, now I have real information to share!]]> 2020-07-16 13:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/656002351 Less than 10 https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/656010863 Can land owners with less than 10 acres still use / receive services from a District Forester for free? A plan?]]> 2020-07-16 13:27:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/656010863 Invasives https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/656012404 What programs are available from the state for help for communities to remove invasive species and then rehabitation for native?]]> 2020-07-16 13:29:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/656012404 Beer and Water https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/656353585 Is education the main focus of the Maine Brewshed Alliance? ]]> 2020-07-16 20:42:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/656353585 The sea wall https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/656420869 A path that leads from sea wall to a cove near 102A]]> 2020-07-16 22:49:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/656420869 Selection cutting and thinning https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/656421218 While I understand the difference between selection and selective cutting, How does one make small gap openings to thin out scrubby stuff on the floor and allow for better tree growth, within your management plan? ]]> 2020-07-16 22:50:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/656421218 my woodlot has been affected by the eastern dwarf mistletoe that causes witches broom. Many of the trees have died. We had a forester come in and cut and remove a lot of dead and dying but there is a lot of blow down. How important is it to remove that. sdoremus1 https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/656510977 2020-07-17 01:23:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/656510977 What can consumers do to help support local watershed? Does Portland Water District do school age education? https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/657097211 2020-07-17 18:49:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/657097211 https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/657162611 Which forest management technique tends to be the most common?]]> 2020-07-17 20:57:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/657162611 Healthy? https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/657737505 Many of these videos use the term "healthy forest" without actually defining "healthy."
What does it mean to be a "healthy forest"?]]> 2020-07-19 12:43:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/657737505 Forester advice https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/657785033 It has been mentioned having a forester come and look at one's land for recommendations.  Is there a size limit?  I own 6 acres.

]]> 2020-07-19 15:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/657785033 Forest Thinning and Wind Issues go_running https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/657825996 I was wondering what goes into decisions on thinning a woodlot in regards to the potential for wind damage in the future?


]]> 2020-07-19 18:11:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/657825996 Carbon Storage go_running https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/657826440 What would increase the carbon storage of a woodlot?



]]> 2020-07-19 18:12:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/657826440 Future of Logging Industry in Maine? https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/658352765 Press Herald ran an article today on the future of logging in Maine. Story of tough times in 2020 due to Corona and Mills closing]]> 2020-07-20 12:48:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/658352765 Access Roads https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/658378338 Are there any permit requirements for preparing/constructing an access road (or Forest Mgmnt. plan) that may disturb 'X' amount of acres in order to get to a Timber Harvest patch?]]> 2020-07-20 13:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/658378338 https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/658448961 In one of the resources it mentioned that thinning can increase insect and wind damage. How does thinning a forest allow for more insect damage? Are there any best practices to prevent this? ]]> 2020-07-20 15:04:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/658448961 https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/658449496 In forest stands where there is a large understory of one species (for example, fir) why would the logger and/or forester recommend not saving those small trees? ]]> 2020-07-20 15:05:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/658449496 https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/658450125 In mixed growth forests, if there is a prevalence of one species, why do foresters/loggers recommend clearing out most of those trees?]]> 2020-07-20 15:06:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/658450125 Share of costs https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/658607449 What is the appropriate break down between entities for costs associated with harvesting? What percentage does the forester typically receive? What about the logger? What should the landowner receive? Do think the breakdown is equitable?]]> 2020-07-20 18:59:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/658607449 Forest and Logger Certification https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/658614029 I have noticed wood products (Paper towels, Lumber, Direct Mailers) with a Forest Stewardship Council or Programme for Forest Certification label on it. Should I be choosing the labeled products over unlabeled? How can the wood products that are harvested off my land carry one of the certification labels.]]> 2020-07-20 19:09:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/658614029 Whole tree vs. Cut-to-Length Extraction https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/658633017 It seems like cut-to-length extraction does less damage to remaining forest. Why and where would someone choose to use whole tree extraction instead? Is it in part bc of cost of harvesting equipment?]]> 2020-07-20 19:42:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/658633017 Favorite Tree! https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/658647522 There is one of my favorite spots on my family's tree farm.  This white pine is perfectly straight and is more than 60 feet high.  It has been saved from many previous cuttings due to its spot and not accessible.   However, would be interesting to know with the new logging technology, would that be still the case.    

]]> 2020-07-20 20:10:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/658647522 Market Value for Timber sites? https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/658653605 Is there a readily available resource that landowners or tree farmers can check daily the market rates for timber and which could include market trends?


 ]]> 2020-07-20 20:22:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/658653605 What is the opinion of the group concerning Forestry for Maine Birds, a program we are following through Audubon. https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/658709446 2020-07-20 22:26:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/658709446 Diversity and Climate Change Adaptable Tree Species https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/658754473 White Pine and Red Oak dominant forests are common in my region of mid coast Maine where farm fields grew up into a single aged stand with little other species diversity. These two species are anticipated to adapt to climate change better than others; how can landowners plan for species diversity with climate change in mind when it comes to the adaptability of various species?]]> 2020-07-20 23:56:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/658754473 Diversity and Climate Change Adaptable Tree Species follow up question. https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/658803128 As another participate has noted below these White Pine and Red Oak are expected to adapt well to anticipated climate change. I have read repeatedly that Sugar Maple is one species in New England that is quite sensitive to warmer winters with less snow cover. Can anything be done (aside from reserving the warming trends) to help Sugar Maple and other less adaptable
 species?]]> 2020-07-21 01:08:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/658803128 Hollingsworth trail sdoremus1 https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/659171711 wonderful walk thru cedar forrest ]]> 2020-07-21 12:03:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/659171711 Brewshed https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/659177843 In the video, the importance of conservation was repeatedly stated, but nothing was said on what the Maine Brewshed Alliance actually does about conservation. What do they do?]]> 2020-07-21 12:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/659177843 Concerns and benefits to clearcutting https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/659199106 When we think about forest management the idea of clearcutting comes up. What are the economic and ecological concerns and benefits around clearcutting.]]> 2020-07-21 12:57:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/659199106 Cut to Length Approach https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/659201666 I find this approach very intriguing, I am interested in how/when it began to build momentum and to learn more about the technology and education it entails.

]]> 2020-07-21 13:02:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/659201666 Was hoping to hear about https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/659208446 Horse and Man log removal.]]> 2020-07-21 13:13:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/659208446 Are there steps we can take to help keep the logging jobs as it relates to forestry practices? juliecconroy https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/659237466 2020-07-21 13:51:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/659237466 Logging concern janice_medenica3_1 https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/659245425 How can we ensure that forests are managed well? In the brewery video they mentioned that there is 85% of Maine is forested which keeps the watersheds healthy. If we lose 10% more it will cause problems. How is this being managed or prevented? Are certain forests used solely for logging by selection cutting rather than clear cutting? 

]]> 2020-07-21 14:02:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/659245425 Forest Fire prevention? Consciously preparing to prevent large scale fires? caterpillar3 https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/659267152 2020-07-21 14:27:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/659267152 Bio Mass Bio Energy https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/659349434 As land owners begin to come back and transform the world of the forest industry, could we learn more about Bio Mass and the Bio industry? 
As a side note observation:  I was happy to see Morris Logging and For Maine taking a stance on utilizing our Maine forests for everything it has to offer rather than just the pulp and lumber. Creating a space for sustainable energy. It is excited to see Maine can take a lead in this for our country. ]]> 2020-07-21 16:08:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/659349434 Bush Craft spot https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/659364143 We cleared this small spot and made a wood pile for winter with felled trees. Just above the ridge to the brook.]]> 2020-07-21 16:27:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/659364143 Bush Craft wood pile https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/659365748 This stands directly in front of the bush craft spot, made from the felled trees we cleared.]]> 2020-07-21 16:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/659365748 Lumber per Acre go_running https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/659562300 How much lumber is usual from an acre of land.  It seems like it would take a lot of trees to make as much lumber as they seem to be making.  What is the turnaround on regrowing trees so that they will become lumber in the future?

]]> 2020-07-21 21:42:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/659562300 Leaving slash or turning it into biomass https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/659646258 What factors are considered when deciding whether to leave slash behind or create biomass for the bioenergy industry?]]> 2020-07-22 00:21:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/659646258 https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/660414477 Piles of slash, the result a week's work pulling up non-native honeysuckle. -- We nicknamed it "The Magiot Line." ]]> 2020-07-22 20:21:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/660414477 Carbon monoxide https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/660581572 The bioenergy video said that trees left to decay in the forest produced carbon monoxide. Why/How?]]> 2020-07-23 01:13:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/660581572 Conditions for growing white pine? Robbins Lumber just processes white pine, except for the balsam fir they sell. What kind of soil is best for growing white pine? What would be the dominant tree species on their property if they didn't selectively grow white pine? Could white pine be grown anywhere in Maine? What kind of conditions are ideal for growing white pine? https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/660938062 2020-07-23 10:58:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/660938062 Pulp and Paper https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/660982070 It seems most Pulp and Paper making has shifted from the Northeast to the Southeast US or other sub-tropical/tropical regions like South America or Southeast Asia. 
Pulp and Paper demand has been rising 7% to 10% each year.
When the pulp and paper is made in other countries how can we be sure it is being responsible sourced? Workers are treated fairly? the environment is being protected? 
Obviously it is cheaper to make paper in conditions where no standards are being met. Will Maine paper makers ever be rewarded for meeting high standards?

Do the slower growing trees of Maine hold value in the pulp and paper industry over the fast growing species? If so what are Maine's most important species for the future papers? Or will eventually all paper making be done elsewhere?

]]> 2020-07-23 12:43:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/660982070 Green Jobs for youth https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/661979776 It was interesting to see what jobs I would be best in. In that, since most of my employees work out doors, I would like to know if this quiz could be used for everyone, not just youth 15-25.]]> 2020-07-24 17:01:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/661979776 Beaver Den https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/661980946 Bearver Den we've been monitoring in the Tanner Brook in our back 16.]]> 2020-07-24 17:03:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/661980946 Beaver Dam https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/661995032 Low water from drought..]]> 2020-07-24 17:26:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/661995032 Mechanized Logging Program https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/662550031 What is cost of the mechanized logging operations training program? Who pays for it? ]]> 2020-07-26 02:35:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/662550031 Cedar https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/662698028 My favorite cedar from our school nature trail]]> 2020-07-26 15:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/662698028 Green Job Education https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/663410868 What are some resources for sharing these opportunities with students, guest speakers, field trips?]]> 2020-07-27 16:10:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/663410868 Safety https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/663636407 This is My Office emphasized teamwork and safety. How physically risky is forestry?]]> 2020-07-27 22:32:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/663636407 Indigenous Relations Specialist https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/663643876 What do these people do? How do they get trained? Who employs them?]]> 2020-07-27 22:48:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/663643876 Forestry https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/663652985 any On-Line Forestry courses/educational tracks available thru UMaine?]]> 2020-07-27 23:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/663652985 Quiz https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/664089969 In addition to the other question on the quiz, would the version we took be suitable for upper elementary? What may be the best way to do this sort of activity and quiz with students grades 3-5, or even K-5 as it relates to their learning style/habits of mind.

]]> 2020-07-28 12:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/664089969 Careers other that in woods https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/664094573 In the videos it showed the working in the woods aspect career track for individuals. How do we get the word out to students about jobs that are also related to the forest like environmental lawyers and finance related jobs that may not take you in the woods but still have an impact on work in the woods?]]> 2020-07-28 12:37:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/664094573 Tree Growth by Region https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/664097509 In the Holt video they mention how trees won't show much change even after 10 years, specifically in shallow coastal soil. What impact do the various regions in Maine have on tree growth and development?]]> 2020-07-28 12:43:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/664097509 Internships https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/664118066 What is the best way to find forestry related internships in the Northeast? 

]]> 2020-07-28 13:17:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/664118066 Manomet https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/664118532 What is the mission of this organization?  Do they accept interns? 

]]> 2020-07-28 13:18:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/664118532 Trucks https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/664142072 When not in the working woods, do loggers ever show off their trucks and equipment for everyone to see?

]]> 2020-07-28 13:50:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/664142072 Logging Effects janice_medenica3_1 https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/664158262 In the Holt video, he mentioned that Maine harvests millions and millions of acres of wood, how is this sustainable? If there are so many new companies logging, are there checks and balances so to speak? 

]]> 2020-07-28 14:11:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/664158262 Longterm study https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/665068949 I'd like to start a longterm study of the woods near our school. Where might I find resources and supplies for marking trees, catching small mammals etc? Is there anyone near York who might help us set up a study?]]> 2020-07-29 15:19:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/665068949 Google Classroom https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/665091526 How long will this google classroom site (with all its wonderful links and resources) be open and available for us to refer back to?]]> 2020-07-29 15:46:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/665091526 Great Class https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/665192302 I was especially impressed with all the experts in the sessions. There was much learned for my own property. I mirror the question of how long will this be open to be able to copy and paste all the links for future ues?]]> 2020-07-29 17:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/665192302 Great Class https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/665199225 Echoing a huge thank you for a great class and appreciation for all the lessons that were given! This knowledge is great for my own tree farm but also for my students! Thank you for this opportunity!

]]> 2020-07-29 18:04:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/665199225 After Tuesday's presentation I was wondering if there was a clearinghouse site where small independent loggers could be in touch with foresters who are in need of skilled labor juliecconroy https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/665342947

]]> 2020-07-29 22:00:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/665342947 Awesome knowledge gained janice_medenica3_1 https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/665767928 Thank you so much for continuing on with this class. I look forward to doing a teacher tour in the future. I have come away from this course with so much knowledge for myself, as well as for my students both for my ancient cultures class and ecology. The guest speakers were great! Thank you again! ]]> 2020-07-30 11:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/665767928 Learning Trails at schools janice_medenica3_1 https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/665768711 I have been to the China Schools, but are there specific resources out there for schools who wish to create their own? Are there certain laws about cutting or transforming the woods on public school land? ]]> 2020-07-30 11:39:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/665768711 Two sites- one in NH and one in ME https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/665776004 I am going to focus on two sites, one in each state.  This will help me compare and contrast the features.  I can see if aspects about one forest apply to the other.  I have a website where I will be posting my work for this last session as a blog entry with visuals.  This will be the link, but I won't actually polish the piece until this weekend, http://maryannmcgarry.plymouthcreate.net/cplc/window-to-the-woods-an-interdisciplinary-perspective-comparing-two-community-forests-one-in-new-hampshire-and-one-in-maine/]]> 2020-07-30 11:58:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/665776004 Great class! This has given me much fodder for teaching in the coming year. I gained a basic understanding of forest management and now I have the tools to learn more. thank you. sdoremus1 https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/665811832 2020-07-30 13:09:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/665811832 sdoremus1 https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/665815025 Over the summer we have been doing an enrichment class with walks in the woods. On the first walk we collected acorns and the last class we drew with the acorn ink and feather quills we made. The walks focused on plant id, reading the landscape and ethnobotany. Window to the Woods provided extra material that I was able to pepper into the already existing curriculum. Actually the last hike we talked about careers in the woods.]]> 2020-07-30 13:13:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/665815025 Oak Grove Grants https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/665822579 I got many of the forestry supplies for my classroom, such as diameter tapes, tangent height gauges, tree corers, etc. thru an Oak Grove grant.
https://sites.google.com/site/ogsfoundationorg/home]]> 2020-07-30 13:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/665822579 Wonderful Class https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/665849334 Thank you so much. I appreciate the tremendous amount of work you all did to make it happen. Am hoping to see you in person next year.]]> 2020-07-30 13:59:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mainetree/Windowtothewoods/wish/665849334