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Volunteers Wanted! 

The Maine Department of Agriculture needs help to

get the word out about invasive forest insects. 

If they become established here, the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) and the emerald ash borer (EAB) will be two very serious threats to Maine’s trees and forests. The best defense is early detection. The Maine Department of Agriculture is offering training workshops to individuals who are interested in learning about these forest threats and sharing that information with others. The more people familiar with these invasive pests, the better chance we have at saving our trees. To learn more about ALB, visit www.albmaine.org. To learn more about EAB, visit www.emeraldashborer.info.

 Dates, Times and Locations -- Contact Project manager Michele Windsor at 207-743-5789 ext 101 or email: michele.windsor@me.nacdnet.net, if you would like to host a training workshop.

 Expectations  -- Participants will be asked to conduct outreach activities in their communities this summer. Details on outreach activities and assistance will be discussed, but the time commitment is not large.

 Training Topics

·        Potential Impact of ALB and EAB on the State of Maine

·        Current Management Activities

·        ALB and EAB ID & Life Cycle

·        How, When & Where to Look for ALB and EAB

·        How to Save and Report a Suspect Insect

·        Other Invasive Forest Pests

·        Sharing What You’ve Learned about ALB and EAB

·        Resources Available to Help with Outreach  

·        Incentives for Outreach Efforts

·        Host Tree Identification

 

 

 

 
 

The Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District is a Non-Profit Organization all proceeds from our fundraising efforts are used to promote conservation and the wise use of our natural resources. The Oxford County SWCD is an equal opportunity provider and employer.