Some landowners want the trees painted that should be pruned of their lower branches. This is the bible for anyone with an interest in the trees of maine. Number of trees and biomass estimates are for trees. Maine center for business and economic research, university of southern maine.
Absolute and relative estimates of land area millions of acres and carbon. Volumes estimates are for trees 5 inch and larger in diameter. Forest trees of maine 2003 maine forest service periodical national geographic april 1926 and october 1965 periodical mycologist feb 1994 through aug 1995, feb 1 periodical fungi almost complete, missing viii. The succession of forest trees, by henry david thoreau html at. It is a nostalgic reference ti the trees in the maine woods. In response to the coronavirus covid19 pandemic, we are following recommendations from the u.
For silvopasture, the landowner is establishing and producing trees with the goal of harvesting primarily for sawtimber and establishing forage to reduce the. But because of high harvest levels, trees in maine today are much smaller and younger than in presettlement times. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Plants for the maine landscape cooperative extension. It has stout branches that bend downward on older trees and form an irregular, compact head in the forest. Because trees can take many years to mature, forests are managed over several decades. Forest trees of maine guidebook updated appalachian. Speckled mountain and caribou mountain which reach elevations of 2,877 and 3,343 feet, respectively represent 12,000 acres of maine s portion of the white mountains. Pathological and maximum ages of latesuccessional forest trees in maine. Battelle technology partnership practice, battelle institute. In the early winter of 1968 it was retrieved from the knowles brook area t9r15 by burt packard, oscar.
This publication provides an overview of the forest resources in maine based upon inventories conducted by the u. The biodiversity of a new england woodlot series, mosses. The oakhickory forest type is the most prevalent of the upland hardwood types. Since that time, nearly every tree species found in the state. Conifer trees have needleleaves, do not lose their leaves and are therefore evergreen, they produce cones and are also called softwood trees. The 14th edition of this popular publication is a special centennial edition and has been significantly improved. Sometimes mistaken for black ash, it grows near the banks of streams and lakes on rich, moist soil. The health and safety of our visitors and staff is of utmost concern to baxter state park. It was an edited compendium of research papers describing silvical characteristics of 127 trees. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and. Dec 30, 2019 fortunately, usda forest service forest taxation and estate planning program is here to help private forest landowners, foresters, loggers, and timber businesses navigate the new rules. On the forest land in maine, there are an estimated 23.
Forest trees of maine 12th edition 1995 maine forest. This simplifies the process of picking the right trees and spacing them properly. This website is your free forest information source with topics on maine forest laws, taxes, pruning, thinning, timber harvesting, wildlife, forestry news, costshare programs, consultant forestry, and much more. Trees vary depending on soils,location and climate. Of these species, balsam fir, northern red oak, and eastern white pine showed the most. The maine tree timber research and environmental education foundation was founded in 1989 by a group of dedicated timberland owners, forest products producers, tree farmers and others interested in the maine forest. A to z list, by scientific name, of tree species native to maine. But a series of recent studies analyzing the effects of lightning, drought, and invasive pests on forests indicates that for trees, size is not strength, and forest giants are disproportionately vulnerable. Forest trees of maine by maine forest service hands down the best guide to the trees of the northern forest. The terms old growth and virgin may have various definitions and meanings throughout the world. Maine forest service, forest trees of maine, centennial edition also available online mittlehauset, gregory, rooney and weber the plants of acadia national park orono, me, university of maine press 2010 plants of baxter state park due out in 2017.
In the past, hawthorns were planted as hedges in place of fencing. This is a list of existing oldgrowth virgin forests, or remnants of forest, of at least 10 acres 4. Forest trees of maine maine forest service centennial edition, 2008 pdf files at state. The new englandacadian forests are a temperate broadleaf and mixed forest ecoregion that includes a variety of habitats on the hills, mountains and plateaus of new england in the northeastern united states and quebec and the maritime provinces of eastern canada.
The maine forest services most recent statewide inventory found that of trees over 5 inches in diameter, only 7. Click here for the maine forest service online publication of trees found in maine trees can be sorted into two groups, the conifer and deciduous leafed trees. The ratio of net growth to removals of growingstock trees is 1. Maine and new jersey wild blueberries are smaller than conventionally grown blueberries.
A loggers guidebook, the loggers guide to forestry for maine birds is also available for download as a pdf. The tallest tree in maine is said to be a 5 foot tall red spruce located in blanchard. A collaboration between the maine forest service and growsmart maine, project canopy is the states urban and community forestry program. Theleaves are alternate, 35 inches long, aromatic, ovate or somewhat the name cherry birch is applied to this tree because of the resemblance of the bark on old trunks to that of the black cherry. United states department of agriculture us forest service. Jul 03, 20 but because of high harvest levels, trees in maine today are much smaller and younger than in presettlement times. Bright warblers return from points far south to sparkle like jewels in the trees. Centers for disease control cdc and prevention along with maine. Silvics manual volume 1conifers and volume 2hardwoods. Silvics of forest trees of the united states, agriculture handbook 271, was the first comprehensive document of its kind in the united states.
Mill balsam fir, balsam, canadian balsam, eastern fir, bracted balsam fir, blister fir, balm of gileadppinus resinosa aiton red pine, eastern red pine, norway pine, pin rouge pinus rigida mill pitch pine, candlewood pine, torch pine pinus strobus l. Maines carbon budget center for research on sustainable. The biggest trees, standing tall through storms and harsh winters, may look invincible. The forest and the trees article pdf available in hau journal of ethnographic theory 42. The most important thing is that you can download forest trees of maine.
It reached 217 years old before succumbing to disease and was felled in 2010. On the forest land in maine, there are an estimated 24. We have listed them by scientific name because it is a constant and does not vary region to region or person to person. Our consultant foresters assist with forest management planning, timber harvesting, timber appraising, and timber damage and theft assessment. These insects wormlike larvae develop beneath the bark or within the wood leaving tunnels as evidence.
Items below if any are from related and broader terms. Forest service, forest inventory and analysis fia program of the northern research station. Fortunately, usda forest service forest taxation and estate planning program is here to help private forest landowners, foresters, loggers, and timber businesses navigate the new rules. The offices of maine tree are located at 535 civic center drive, augusta, maine.
Posters, including an interactive version, describe the problem of too few trees and the many benefits of abundant trees. Maines forests contain a wide variety of tree species with over 40 species. They also help maintain humidity, retain nutrients on the forest floor, and may aid in filtering heavy metals. Maine register of big trees 2008 red spruce circumference.
Growing and maintaining timber is a longterm investment. Maine were associated with the forest product industry table 2, page 4. Field guide to common macrofungi in eastern forests and. The new hampshire state forester brad simpkins says, since 1910, the new hampshire state forest nursery has occupied an established role in contributing to the well being of the states forests and forest economy. We have included the various common names associated with each scientific name to help you find the right tree.
Maine forest service documents maine forest service maine. It is funded by the usda forest service urban and community forestry assistance program, a national initiative designed to strengthen the connections between people and their environment. T15 r9 wels red spruce is the characteristic tree of the acadian forest of northern new england and the canadian maritimes. Forest data and maps top 10 species by number of trees 1 dbh and larger in 2002 number percent of common name genus species of trees all trees red maple acer rubrum 21,834,748,401 7. Planting trees and shrubs is an important stewardship activity for landowners who wish to improve our environment for future generations. If you need forestry assistance, help is just a phone call or email away. Control stormwater runoff with trees, usda forest service pdf 2 pp, 127 k, about pdf exit fact sheet describes how trees help reduce runoff. With its rugged ranges and majestic slopes, white mountain national forest covers about 800,000 acres across new hampshire and western maine. Succession and nutrition foresters and ecologists have longknown that the growth of forests decreases as they age. In the past, the quaking aspen was ground up and cooked for cattle feed. Two trees forestry, in winthrop, maine, is a forest stewardship council certified consulting firm. Forests and woodlands throughout the united states elderberries grow in flat clusters and are thornless. One of the first industries in maine, beginning in the early.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Allegheny serviceberry, is the morecommon of the two. The slim volume was first released in 1908 by what was then called the maine forestry department. It seldom exceeds a height of 5060 feet and a diameter of 1620 inches. Forest trees of maine free pdf d0wnl0ad, audio books, books to read, good books to read, cheap books. While we talk of the maine forest, it would be more correct to talk of maine forests. The united states forest service developed and maintains maps that give you a visual representation of the 26 major forest type groups and the tree and forest density in the united states. Speckled mountain and caribou mountain which reach elevations of 2,877 and 3,343 feet, respectively represent 12,000 acres of maines portion of the white mountains. Forest trees of maine guidebook updated january 24, 2009. In terms of number of trees, balsam fir is the most numerous species in maine with 36. In terms of volume, red spruce is the most common tree in maine followed by red maple and eastern white pine table 2. Stormwater to street trees, engineering urban forests for stormwater management, epa pdf 34 pp, 2. A pdf of the complete report can be accessed from the northeast forest information source here log in required.
The maine department of conservation has published a new edition of the guidebook forest trees of maine, centennial edition 19082008. Trees are painted using forestry paint and applied with a paint gun. Hawthorns can usually be recognized by the small applelike fruits and the thorns on the branches. All the books are carefully organized, so you wont experience any unfortunate issues while looking for the materials that you need. One of the most famous trees, herbie, was the largest american elm tree in new england. Centers for disease control cdc and prevention along with maine cdc and other public health officials. The new version includes range maps and color photos in a ringbinder format, perfect for taking into the woods. Forest stocking and yield tables hardwood stocking guide and yield tables yields per acre for upland oak. Collectively, the 10 most voluminous tree species account for 83. Forest trees of maine celebrates 100th anniversary in 2008. Forest trees in maine, 2008 by maine department of agriculture, conservation and forestry. The books first edition was published in 1908 and was a hot item.
Species with the most trees 1 inch or larger in diameter at breast height d. Information about the national and regional fia program is available online at. There are approximately 22 different species found in the state. The targeted trees are painted and the surrounding trees are cut down. The acreage of forest land has been quite stable since 1960, covering more than 89 percent of the states total land area. Department of agriculture, conservation and forestry 22 state house station 18 elkins lane augusta, me 04333 more locations. Of these,two speciesallegheny serviceberry amelanchier laevis wieg. The collection of different books in pdf and other formats is absolutely enormous, and you won. Helping forestland owners navigate the tax code usda. Theres always been an underlying assumption that large trees are somewhat buffered from.
The number of live trees greater than 1 inch in diameter is approaching 24. The raw recent history facts are it was built by the lombard traction engine company in waterville, maine. Every spring, the maine woods come alive with color and song. By andrew kekacs a century after it was first published, forest trees of maine remains an outstanding resource for people who want to learn more about the maine woods.