WATERVILLE — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to host the Maple Sugarbush Management Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at Governor’s Restaurant, 376 Main St.
Participants can learn about optimizing the health and productivity of maple sugarbushes from research specialists and operations managers.
Topics will include climate projections and risks to hardwood forests; approaches for maximizing maple forest regeneration and overall health; pest monitoring and prevention strategies; mapping sugarbushes and tubing systems to support management decisions; and financial and marketing opportunities related to enhancing sugarbush resilience, according to a news release from the UMaine extension.
The $45 conference cost includes lunch and refreshments. For a full agenda and to register, visit the event webpage at extension.umaine.edu.
This program is intended for maple sugarbush owners and managers, foresters, loggers and those interested in learning more about this specialized use of Maine woods.
This program is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Resources Extension Act.
To request reasonable accommodation, email Jason Lilley at [email protected] or call 207-781-6099 or 800-287-1495 by Tuesday, Aug. 1.
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