Hello from Forests for Maine's Future.

In forest news around the state, the nation and the globe this week . . .

Have you read the one about the tree-climbing robot? Talk about a bird's eye view . . .  Or how pieces of ancient wood are telling a story . . .   Or how a byproduct of the cheesemaking process might slow the dreaded hemlock woolly adelgid?

There's also the plan to save the spotted owl, the plan for the Kennebec Highlands, and a story on how Arizona's horrendous wildfires could have spillover effects on water and climate.

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.

The hemlock woolly adelgid has already made it to Maine. And there are other exotic bugs and diseases out there that could wreak havoc with the state's forests. Check out our latest Fresh from the Woods feature on the threat they pose.

See you in the woods!

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