Hello from Forests for Maine's Future.   

In forest news in Maine and around the world:

Eastern mountain lion found in wild . . . Greenwich, Conn.? 

Mainers noting damage to white pines.

'Spongebob' Mushroom discovered in Borneo forest.

New software can help maintain, manage forests. 

Biggest threat to tropical forests? Demand for everyday products.

Maple sugar bill signed into law.

These are only a few of the many stories about forests and forest-related issues we've posted on our website. Click here to see the list going back to the first of the year.

Meanwhile, if you haven't already, check out our May Fresh from the Woods feature on Bernd Heinrich, one of the country's most popular nature writers, with 15 books to his credit, and learn what's he's working on now and his thoughts on managing his 600 acres of western Maine woodland.

Check back later this month for a story on the threat to our forest from alien invaders. 

See you in the woods!

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